POLICE are appealing for the owner of this bike to come forward after someone tried to sell it for £50 to officers in an unmarked vehichle.

It happened between 12.55pm and 1pm yesterday at the junction of Kirkgate/Piccadilly in Bradford city centre.

"The suspect has approached officers in an unmarked vehicle at the junction of Kirkgate/Piccadilly in Bradford city centre and tried selling them a black and silver with gold trimming parts Specialised XC Mountain Pedal Cycle with orange dice valve caps, yellow grip handle bars and gold chains.

"The bike is worth many times more than the £50, and the suspect does not have the means to be able to afford an item of that value.

"There was a bike lock still wrapped around the bike which appeared to have been tampered with and broken. If you have reason to believe this is your bike please ring 101."