THIEVES are believed to have jumped over a fence to steal two bikes from the garden of a home in Highbridge at the weekend.

The owner called the police yesterday morning (Sunday, May 15) reporting the thefts in Quays Drive.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "We received a call yesterday at 7am after two bikes were stolen from the garden of a property in Quays Drive, Highbridge.

“The owner awoke to discover the two bikes, a silver and black Merida Seven 10 and a teal green Liv1 Giant, were missing.

"It is believed the offenders accessed the garden over the fence as the lock on the gate was still intact.

“We’re appealing for witnesses and any further CCTV footage of the incident."

If you have any information, call police on 101 and quote reference number 5222114564.”