POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the theft of three off-road motorbikes in Tranent.

The theft is thought to have occurred overnight between January 7 and 8 when the motorbikes were taken from a storage container.

Two of the bikes were blue and white Yamahas, with the third bike a black and yellow Suzuki.

Officers are urging members of the public to contact them immediately if they see any of the bikes or become aware of their advertisement for sale.

Contact Police Scotland on 101 with information and quote incident number 0594 of January 8 or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.