Police are searching for two men who stole an electric bike from a cyclist in Milton Keynes.

The two offenders, both estimated to be in their mid to late twenties, stole the grey Trek Allant +5 bike from Campbell Park near the Milton Keynes Rose between 7:30pm and 7:45pm on Tuesday, May 21.

The owner of the bike, a man also in his twenties, was not injured in the incident.

One of the robbers was described as black, around 5 ft 11 ins to 6 ft tall, with short black hair and an athletic build.

He was wearing a black puffer jacket and a dark grey hooded jumper with the hood up on Tuesday evening.

The other robber was white and around 5 ft 10 ins tall, with slightly tanned skin, dark coloured hair that was slightly clipped on the side and a spotty face with a small amount of stubble.

He was also wearing a hooded jumper.

Case inspector Sophie Gibbs, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “I’m appealing to anybody who believes that they witnessed this incident to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“You can make a report online or by calling 101, quoting reference number 43240237486.

“Alternatively, for 100 per cent anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”