A GREEN mountain bike was stolen from Castle Drive in Kendal yesterday (May 1).

Police are investigating the theft of the Whytes mountain bike, taken at approximately 5.20pm.

A young person described as 15-16 years of age wearing a grey tracksuit with hooded top was reportedly seen to ride off on the bike.

Anyone with information that may assist in recovering the bike or identifying the youth responsible is asked to contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.