Image of bike similar to those stolen. (Photo provided by Mt. Vernon Police Dept.)
MT. VERNON -- Police are seeking information about two bicycles stolen from a couple who was riding across the continent.
Detectives said the couple stopped to have dinner at a restaurant near South 3rd and Gates Street in downtown Mt. Vernon.
The couple left their belongings -- clothing, sleeping bags, tents and other gear -- attached to the bikes outside of the restaurant. When they came back out from dinner, the bikes and gear was gone.
The bikes are described as:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mount Vernon Police Department (360) 428-3211 (24-hour dispatch center) or (360) 336-6271.