CCTV images released after bicycle wheel stolen at Shrewsbury railway station

The incident took place around 5.55pm on Saturday, June 27. Investigating officer Pc Kirk Smith said: "A man arrived at the station on foot and approached the bike rack next to the entrance to Platform 3.

"He loitered for a few minutes before removing the rear wheel from a silver Dawes hybrid bike that was secured to the rack. He then left the station via the Dana footbridge on to Howard Street.

"Enquiries have been ongoing and I am today in a position to release CCTV images of a man I would like to identify and speak to, as I believe he may have key information in relation to this incident."

He is described as white, around 6ft, of average build, with short brown hair. He was wearing a blue T-shirt with a motif on the front and blue jeans.

Pc Smith added: "There are lots of things people can do to lessen their chances of becoming a victim of bike theft, like ensuring their property is adequately marked and secured, which makes it much easier to identify and therefore helps reduce the risk of theft.

"BTP officers regularly conduct cycle crime awareness surgeries at stations to offer crime prevention advice. We also undertake plain clothes and high profile operations to catch thieves in the act. Thieves should also be aware that most cycle racks are covered by CCTV, so it's only a matter of time before we track them down.

"We are also working closely with cycle and second-hand shops and are monitoring online auction and advertising sites to make it more difficult for thieves to sell on stolen property."

Anyone with information can call British Transport Police on Freefone 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016, quoting reference WSUB/B5 of 06/07/2015. Information can also be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org