BURGLARS stole bikes from autistic adults before vandalising their study centre driveway.

Nine cycles were taken from a shed at the Jigsaw Centre, run by Autism Anglia, in Gosbecks Road, Colchester.

It was one of a series of burglaries, which also included builders’ merchant Kent Blaxill, in nearby Layer Road.

Police are appealing for information and the centre hopes kind-hearted residents may donate replacement bikes.

The break-ins took place overnight between Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21.

Anyone with information should call Colchester police on 101. To donate a bike, call the centre on 01206 561877.

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