Police are appealing for information after three motocross bikes were stolen in a ram raid.

Officers believe a unit in Barleyfield, Hinckley was burgled and the bikes stolen from a unit in the early hours of Thursday August 29.

It is believed that a vehicle, believed to be a van, rammed the shutters of the unit in order to gain entry at around 12.10am.

One of three motocross bikes that were stolen in a burlgary

The bikes were then stolen from the unit.

Leicestershire Police say there was no-one else in the premises at the time of the incident, and no one was injured as a result.

Anyone who was in the area, has seen the bikes or has been offered them for sale is being asked to get in touch with police.

One of three motocross bikes that were stolen in a burlgary

You can call with any information Leicestershire Police on 101.

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