British Transort Police has released images of a man they want to speak to after a £500 mountain bike was taken from outside Whitstable station.

Investigators issued the appeal following the theft at the station on Friday, June 13 at 11.40am.

Detective Constable Bob Gee said: “A dark grey Giantmountain bike, worth around £500, was taken from a cycle rack close to the station entrance.

"I am confident this man, who arrived at the station on a train travelling from Herne Bay, has valuable information about this theft.

"I would like anyone who recognises him to get in contact."

BTP officers say 12 bicycles have been stolen from the station since January equalling the total amount taken last year.

Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 405040, or text 61016, quoting reference SSUB/B5 of 23/07/2014.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.