Police are appealing for witnesses after a female cyclist brazenly gained entry to a property and allegedly attempted to steal from it.

The incident happened at a property in Jelf Road, Brixton on Thursday, September 8, at about 11.45am.

The woman entered the premises but left when challenged, abandoning her bike at the scene.

Lambeth police would like to speak to the woman pictured.

Anyone with information should call Detective Constable Mark McDonald on 020 8649 2416, email Mark.A.McDonald@met.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.