The stolen Raleigh Royal that has since been found (Image: North Yorkshire Police)
A vintage bike that was restored during lockdown has been found after it was stolen in York, police said.
The 40-year-old Raleigh Royal bicycle was taken from bike racks next to Shi Shang Chinese restaurant in Fawcett Street between 10am and 12.30pm on Wednesday, June 5.
But on Thursday (June 13) North Yorkshire Police said it had been recovered.
The force said the bike previously belonged to the owner's uncle and had sat in a dusty shed for 10 years before it was restored during lockdown.
Since being restored it has been used daily for getting around York.
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