Caught on CCTV: Man sought after £7,500 bike stolen from Walsall petrol station
This is the man police would like to speak to after a £7,500 bike was stolen from a Walsall petrol station.
The man is caught on CCTV attempting to cover his face before he swipes the professional pedal bike.
Wearing a distinctive 'melting trainer' top he jumps from the passenger seat of a white Transit van, before taking the bike - a turquoise Santa Cruz Nomad with pink writing - riding it back to the van, and putting it in the back.
The bike was stolen whilst the rider left it to get change from the kiosk of the Shell garage in Northgate, Aldridge, on Thursday, August 20.
Investigator Lisa Lacey from Walsall Police's Investigation Team, said: "This is a sly opportunist theft of a highly-prized possession. The victim, a cycle enthusiast, saved up for some considerable time to pay for the bike; it was built bespoke to him with parts imported from as far afield as Canada and he is desperate to be reunited with the bike."
"The thief made efforts to cover his identity but we have secured clear CCTV footage of him. He's a white man, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, with closely cropped or shaved hair.
"He was wearing a very distinctive black top with a multi-coloured logo depicting a melting trainer. If anyone recognises him then I'd urge them to contact me."
Anyone with information is asked to call PC Lacey in the Walsall Investigation Team on the 101 number.
