POLICE are hoping to make a stolen bike from Romsey 'too hot to handle' in a bid to have it returned to its rightful owner.

Officers in Basingstoke have publicised the bike, a Honda 125 1977 classic, from Chambers Avenue, that was stolen in Romsey on Monday night.

According to the police, it may also have been spotted in Millbrook.

On social media, police in Basingstoke have appealed for people to share the picture of the bike to have it returned to the young owner.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 44180149014.