HIGH-VALUE electric bikes have been stolen from a business in Hassocks.

Shortly after 10am on Sunday, February 27, police received a report of several electric mountain bikes being stolen from an outbuilding belonging to a business in London Road, Albourne, Hassocks. 

It Is thought to have happened around 1.30am that morning, and possibly involved a 4x4 vehicle.

The stolen bikes are estimated to have a combined value of around £50,000. 

Officers are in contact with the victim, and ongoing enquiries are being progressed by the Criminal Investigation Department.

Anyone who saw what happened, witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area around that time, or who may have captured any relevant CCTV or dash cam footage, is asked to get in touch with police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 384 of 27/02.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.