A racer style bike and a mountain bike were stolen during separate thefts in Lowestoft.

Police are seeking witnesses and are appealing for information in connection with two bike thefts in the town.

A police spokesman said: "A white bike with ‘Big Nine’ written on the frame, racer style, curly handles and a pink Carrera set was stolen from outside a premises on Stoven Close, Lowestoft on Wednesday, April 10 about 10.45pm.

In a separate theft, a ladies mountain bike was stolen by thieves.

A police spokesman said: "The light blue Carrera Karkinos ladies mountain bike was padlocked and secure in Long Road, Lowestoft at around 9am on Thursday, April 18.

"When the owner returned at around 5pm the same day, the bike and lock were missing."

Security advice for protecting your bike is available online.

Information about the thefts to Suffolk Police quoting crime reference numbers 37/19890/24 and 37/21429/24 via 101.