Man in balaclava steals seven-year-old boy's bike in Sheffield

The theft happened off Woodrove Avenue, Sheffield

A seven-year-old boy had his bike stolen by a man wearing a balaclava, police have said.

Officers said the theft happened near a basketball court off Woodrove Avenue, Sheffield, at about 17:30 GMT on 16 March.

The bike is described as a black BMX with red handlebars.

The thief, said to be 6ft tall and of stocky build, had been walking a Staffordshire bull terrier, South Yorkshire Police said.

He wore a green coat with the hood up, a cap, dark trousers and pink striped socks.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.