A RARE mountain bike was stolen from outside a shop in a daytime raid.

The Scott Sportster P55, worth £350, was taken while chained up outside Blackburn Cycle and Scooter Centre in Northgate, Blackburn last Friday.

The bike was attached to another but two thieves managed to dismantle the lock and ride off.

Owner Kevin Flegg said: “We were very shocked about the incident.”

A Lancashire Police spokesman said officers are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred last Friday at 2pm.

Call police on 08451 253545.