A MOUNTAIN bike worth £2,000 was stolen from a locked garage in the Windermere area.

The bike is believed to have been taken sometime between July 11 and July 14.

Cumbria Police have advised the public to lock all garages and sheds in order to prevent further thefts.

Anyone with information is asked to call PC 2037 on non-emergency 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.