POLICE in York are appealing for public help after the theft of a motorbike near the city.

The bike - which had been securely chained up in a driveway in Toby Court, Strensall - was taken between 9.30pm on Saturday and 5.30am on Sunday.

The Honda VTR SP1 is orange and purple and has the registration number W407RNF.

Anyone who can help should phone police on 101.