Have you seen this stolen penny-farthing bike?

Police are appealing for the public’s help in returning a stolen penny-farthing bike to its owner.

The distinctive bicycle has high sentimental value to the victim – due to it belonging to her late husband.

It was last seen inside a garage in Lenton Road, The Park, on 15 December, with the victim realising it was missing on 21 December.

While knowing for certain the bike was taken at some point that week, police believe there to be a strong chance it was stolen from the garage on 18 December.

The police have been investigating the burglary since it was reported to them a couple of weeks later, on 6 January.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who saw anything on 18 December to come forward, while they’ve also shared an image of the penny-farthing bike, which is green and has gold-coloured wheels.

PC Charlotte Flynn, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“For obvious reasons, the owner is desperate for this distinctive bike to be returned to her.

“We really want to make this happen, so would appeal to anyone who has seen the penny-farthing pictured and knows where it might be, to call us so that we can track it down.

“Our understanding is it was taken during a break-in at a garage belonging to the victim, so we’re of course also very keen to identify whoever was responsible for this offence.

“The public can help us on both fronts by sharing any information they have with the police by calling 101, quoting incident 398 of 6 January 2025, or by reporting it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”