Police release image of man they want to speak to in connection with Sunderland theft

At around 3.30pm on Thursday, May 31, police received a report of a theft of a bicycle outside Gateshead College’s site, opposite Nissan, on Washington Road.

A Giant Stance 2 of grey, yellow and green colour, was left outside in a bike rack by the victim, who later returned and found it had disappeared. It is valued at around £1,400.

An investigation is ongoing, and police have now identified a man they would like to speak with in connection with their enquiries.

The man, or anyone who recognises him, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 700 31/05/18.