WOULD-BE cycle thieves abandoned their getaway bike after being chased by security.
Police have today released CCTV of men they want to speak to about attempted theft of bicycles outside Essex University just before 4am on Monday, October 1.
Padlocks for two bicycles were broken before the two thieves cycled off on one bike.
But they dumped it when security gave chase
Anyone with information is asked to call Colchester police station on 101 quoting crime reference 42/148659/18 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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