Appeal to identify men in connection with Lewes e-bike thefts

Police investigating a report of two stolen electric bicycles (e-bikes) have issued a CCTV image of two men they wish to speak with.

The owners reported that the e-bikes were taken from Cliffe High Street at about 3pm on Sunday, April 7.

Officers are investigating and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

One of the e-bikes has been recovered as part of the investigation, an image shows the style of bicycle stolen.

In particular, they want to trace two young men aged between 15 and 20 who were in the area.

One was taller with short dark hair, wearing a dark grey hooded coat or top, dark trousers and dark trainers.

The second was shorter with unkempt dark brown hair, glasses, and wearing a dark grey Nike tracksuit top and bottoms, with white trainers.

Anyone who recognises them or with information about what happened should contact Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 644 of 07/04.