TWO men have been arrested and 25 suspected stolen bikes recovered in Christchurch.

Dorset Police recovered the bikes from an address in the Walkford area.

The bicycles recovered include:

White and blue Carrera Vengeance bike

Black Carrera Vengeance bike

Black Trek Evo EX8 bike

Black Forme Curbar bike

Red Voodoo bike

Grey Calibre Point bike

Black and white Specialized Hardrock bike

Black CUBE bike

Yellow Carrera Vengeance bike

Green TREK Three series bikes

Black and orange Voodoo Bizango bike

Red Carrera Kraken bike

Black and blue Carrera Titan bike

Grey and red Specialized Hardrock bike

Black Carrera Kraken bike

Blue Carrera bike

Red Raleigh Chopper

Red Raleigh Chopper

Blue Ridgeback bike

Black Raleigh AT40 bike

Grey and green Saracen Tufftrax bike

Blue Raleigh Train bike

Blue Frame for a Claud Butler 1.3 Trailridge bike

Silver AM2 bike

A 52-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy from Christchurch have been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.

They have both been released on police bail as the investigation continues.

Police Constable Luke Booth, of Dorset Police, said: “I am really keen to hear from anyone who believes they have had a bike matching one of the descriptions given stolen recently.

“If you suspect one of the recovered bikes is yours, please get in touch with a full description of the item, including the serial number and any other distinguishing marks. If the item matches one we have recovered, we will be in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240052077.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.