York: Are you the owner of this bike?

We are appealing for information about an attempted theft of a bicycle in York.

It happened at 2.30pm on Monday (12 August 2024 on Castle Walk next to Fenwick in the Coppergate Centre.

A suspect attempted to steal a turquoise blue ladies Reflex bicycle with a basket on the front which was locked to a railing on Castle Walk.

The suspect did not take the bike, but we are looking for the owner of the bicycle to come forward as the lock has been damaged.

The suspect, a 34-year-old local woman, was arrested for attempted theft and going equipped for stealing. She has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Please email [email protected] if you have any information that could help our investigation.

Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Zoe Hughes, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Please quote reference 12240145639 when passing on information.