Police are appealing for information about an attempted theft of a motorcycle parked in Springfield Road, Chelmsford on June 13.

A man, described as aged 19 or 20, stocky, six feet two with light ginger hair, was seen tampering with the Aprilla 125.

He was then seen getting into a white Fiesta, registration G277 TMY, and driving off along Springfield Road.

Witnesses say the man was also wearing a white cap, white three-quarter length trousers and a pale blue basketball vest.

The Aprilla had £200 worth of damage caused to the ignition barrel and police are asking anyone who may have any information to contact them on 01245 491212.

Published Tuesday, July 1, 2003

Brought to you by the Essex Chronicle