POLICE have asked for the public's help as they bid to wrap up events surrounding a motorbike theft.

Thurrock's Neighbourhood Policing Team recovered the stolen bike shortly after it was stolen.

The team is now appealing for information as part of their investigation into its theft.

The white Honda motorbike was taken by two men from outside of flats on Hobart Road, Tilbury at around 5.05pm on 1 August.

The men are both described as white and wearing black tracksuits with their hoods up and black trainers.

The motorbike was recovered within 30 minutes by Neighbourhood Policing Team officers responding to reports of a collision it had been involved in on London Road Grays.

A statement says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/109817/25.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. 

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."