POLICE in York want to speak to after a motorbike theft in a city suburb.

North Yorkshire Police say a green Kawasaki Ninja was stolen from Acomb Wood Drive in Woodthorpe between 11.25am and 11.30am on September 14.

A police spokesman said: "The motorcycle was recovered a short time later in the Foxwood area and is now back with the owner.

"Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV, as they may have information that will assist our investigation.

"Email grace.tate1@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help.

"Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Grace Tate, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website."

Please quote reference 12240167617 when passing on information.