BRAZEN thieves stole bikes from a Bicester workshop, before returning for more just hours later.

Two daylight thefts took place during opening hours at Bicester Green yesterday, with three bikes taken in total. 

The recycling and upcycling community group runs a shop and courses including for bike repair, describing itself as a 'centre for skills, sustainability and second hand stuff'. 

It said both thefts were carried out by two 'young lads' who were caught on CCTV. 

At 9.02am the pair stole two bikes from Bicester Green's storage shelter off Launton Road, then tried and failed to access the bike workshop. 

They returned at 1.25pm, entering from Garth Park, and took a third bike from the sale stand.

One of them appeared to be riding one of the bikes that was stolen earlier. 

Bicester Green said one male was wearing a hoodie and the other a coat. 

One of the bikes stolen was a black Giant Boulder mountain bike, on sale for £150.

The group described the double theft as 'devastating' but is hopeful police will find the pair.

Bicester Green also suffered a burglary late last year, during which several windows were smashed and the till was stolen from inside.

The group has since fundraised more than £2,000 to replace and repair parts of the damaged site. 

Anyone who saw anything suspicious can call 101.