Cyclist snatches laptop

AN opportunist thief riding a BMX bike snatched a laptop computer from the open side door of a van parked in Whitehouse Avenue at 1.50pm on Monday, May 23.

He approached from Turkey Road, leant into the van to grab the computer, and then sped off towards Pembury Grove. Police enquiries are continuing and anyone with information is asked to call officers on 0845 60 70 999 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.