Police issue warning following reports of bike thefts

Police in Kirkwall say they have received reports of bicycles taken and found from a variety of areas within Orkney lately.

In the interest of security, police are advising that bicycles are secured and stored on premises or in a locked shed or garage. Similarly stairwells should be secured to prevent any unauthorised access.

Police have also said bicycles have also been handed into Kirkwall Police Station as found property, should anyone have misplaced them please do not hesitate to contact Police Scotland on 101.