POLICE are appealing for help in identifying a man and locating a stolen Corratec Pro bicycle belonging to a GB triathlete.

The modified bike, which belongs to Claudio Picco and is valued at £4,000, was stolen on October 8 from Hillingdon Athletics Club in Uxbridge.

Mr Picco parked and locked his bicycle outside the club at about 6.30pm and, when he returned at about 9pm, the bike was gone.

The suspect is described as having dark hairand wearing black clothing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Lisa Khelifi on 07825 386 494 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.