Police are appealing for witnesses after three bikes were taken from a north-east property.
The mountain bikes were reported stolen from a shed on Prospect Terrace in Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire.
It is understood to have happened between midday on Friday, May 15 and noon on Monday.
The stolen bikes are described as:
• Grey Giant Talon adult’s mountain bike with green pedals.
• Grey/pink Scott Contessa 740 adult’s mountain bike with pink pedals.
• Grey/lime green specialized Riprock child’s mountain bike with green pedals.
Sergeant Malcy Smith, of the Marr Community Policing Team, said: “This is an unusual incident to have occurred in Lumphanan and I would appeal to anyone with any information that may help our inquiries, to contact us.
“I appeal to residents across the north-east to keep a look out for any suspicious activity and ensure that their homes, sheds, garages and property are secured properly.”
Those with information are encouraged to contact police by calling 101.
Police appeal for witnesses after mountain bikes stolen from north-east shed