EXMOUTH police are appealing for help tracing a boy's black and gold Exile BMX bike, which was stolen from the front garden of a home in Hamilton Road, Withycombe Raleigh, at the end of last month.

EXMOUTH police are appealing for help tracing a boy's black and gold Exile BMX bike, which was stolen from the front garden of a home in Hamilton Road, Withycombe Raleigh, at the end of last month.

Police community support officer Karen Capey said neighbours saw four youths take the bike and gave chase, but lost them.

The theft occurred between 7.20pm and 7.50pm on Wednesday September 30.

The bike is recognisable because its stunt pegs have been removed.

If anyone has any information the bike or the offenders, contact PCSO Capey on 08452 777 444, quoting crime reference number KE/09/2922.