DETECTIVES believe a Bolton racing cyclist may have lost his dream machine without even realising it.

The ultra-light Giant racing cycle, equipped with a top-of-the-range Shimano component set, was recovered from a Bolton house where a man was arrested.

But when police checked their records, there was no report of the cycle on the "missing or stolen" list.

Detective Constable Darren Wiggans said: "It could belong to a racing cyclist who has been away and is unaware the cycle has been taken from his garage or shed." The customised bike is a blue Giant Peloton with several distinguishing features.

DC Wiggans can be contacted on 0161 856 5754.

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