THIEVES have been warned they may not realise the power of the motorbike they have stolen.

The warning comes from Kidderminster's Paul Timms after his valuable off-road motorbike was taken from outside his workplace.

The £1,500 Aprilia racer, registration N131 FNG, was pinched from outside KDO Label Printing Machines in Little Witley last Wednesday lunchtime and Mr Timms is desperate for its return.

He believes the bike, which he has owned for six years, may have been stolen to order, and he said youngsters in particular could be in danger by using the bike.

Anyone with information about the theft, which happened between 12.30-1.30pm, should call Kidderminster Police on 01562 820888 or Mr Timms on 01562 638976.