Hinckley Police issue picture of man in connection with the theft of a motorbike

The incident occurred on Saturday 29th May.

Officers would like to speak to the man in this picture in connection with the theft of a motorbike on Saturday 29 May.

At 4.45pm an 18-year-old victim was approached by a man in Brookside, Burbage, while riding his motorcycle.

He was pushed off the bike and verbally threatened, before also handing over his helmet.

The motorbike was recovered the following day – 30 May – in the Saffron Lane area of Leicester.

Officer in the case, DC Chris Coates said: “We’d like to speak to the man in the image as we believe he will have some information about this incident.

“The victim was left quite shaken after the incident and we’d like to be able to identify who is responsible.”