A TEENAGE girl stole a phone and attempted to steal a bike close to Gheluvelt Park, Barbourne.

The theft and attempted theft took place at about 1.45pm on Monday, July 27 in Somers Road.

Police are hoping to trace the girl who is described as white, five foot, medium build and about 16 years old with brown/blonde hair.

Anyone who saw the girl who had very black hands from the oil on the bike chain and was wearing dark trousers and had her hair tied in a ponytail are also asked to contact police.

Anyone with information should call the non-emergency police number on 101 quoting reference number 0341S 280715.