Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Hook.

Sometime between 12pm on Wednesday, May 27 and 10.30pm on Sunday, May 31 a racing bike worth around £1,700 was stolen from a barn in Holt Lane.

The barn was broken into and a Giant TCR C2 black and white racing bike was stolen.

PC Stacy Beale, of the Hook Safer Neighbourhoods Team, said: "An expensive bike was stolen during this burglary and the owner is particularly desperate to have it returned as he is competing in an Iron Man Triathlon this weekend.

"We would ask anyone with information about the incident to contact police as soon as possible.

"We would also ask everyone in our communities to ensure their sheds and outbuildings are well looked after and secure at all times."

Hampshire Constabulary offers the following advice:

• Make sure your garage, shed or outbuilding is fitted with a good strong lock, padlock, door hinges or other security device.
• Ensure that glass in any windows to garages or sheds is secure and that you have window locks fitted if appropriate. You could consider putting up curtains to prevent anyone seeing the contents of your garage or shed.
• Do not store large quantities of valuables in your shed/garage. Consider other forms of storage.
• Large items can be padlocked together or you could sink a post into the floor of the garage or shed and padlock any items to that post.
• If your garage is not in regular use, ensure that you visit it regularly to check for any signs of damage, or ask a neighbour or friend to keep an eye on it.
• If you rent your garage, check with your landlord for permission before making any changes to the property.
• Consider security lighting if appropriate.
• Check with your insurance company that you are covered for items stored in your shed/garage.
• Fit battery operated shed alarms and mark your property to enable it to be returned should it be stolen and recovered.