A MAN has come forward after British Transport Police (BTP) recently published his CCTV image in connection with the theft of a bicycle from Darlington railway station.

Following the appeal, the man in the image contacted BTP and officers are now content he had nothing to do with the theft which happened shortly before 7.30pm on Monday August 24.

He has now been eliminated from enquiries.

A lock securing the bike was sawn through and it was taken from the station's cycle rack

Anyone with information about the theft should call BTP on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference PSUB/B7 of 12/10/2015. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Tips and advice to keep you bike secure

• GET your bike security marked and register at www.Bikeregister.com. BTP regularly hold free marking events at stations- follow us on Twitter @btp_uk for the latest events.

• RECORD details of your bike, including the frame number and other distinguishing features and take a photo of it. This will be crucial in identifying and recovering your bike if its is stolen • Use locks of gold ‘sold secure’ standard and use two different types, with at least one being a high quality D-lock. It takes thieves a few seconds to cut through poor quality locks - make it as difficult for them as possible.

• ALWAYS lock your bicycle whenever you leave it at a designated cycle rack area. Lock the frame and both wheels to a cycle stand.

• MAKE the lock(s) and bike hard to manoeuvre. Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible • Take parts that are easy to remove with you, such as saddles or wheels or use secure skewers. Never leave computers of high value cycling gadgets on your bike,

• ALWAYS lock your bike in a recognised secure cycle parking area that is well lit and covered by CCTV.