A PARENT has hit out at the “heartless thief” who stole her son’s dirt bike just a week before Christmas.

Karen Simpson, of Bower Manor, believes her 13-year-old son’s orange dirt bike was taken from the family garden between 8pm and 9.30pm last night (December 16).

She said: “It’s obviously a child’s bike and I can’t believe someone would be so heartless as to steal from a child – especially with Christmas just around the corner.

“I work really hard for my money and at this time of year things can be tight. That doesn’t give people the right to take something that’s not theirs.”

Karen added that her neighbour’s push bike was stolen the same night and is warning people to lock up their bikes.

The police have been informed and anyone with information is asked to contact them on 101.