Downcast Dermot O’Leary is pictured for the first time since revealing his wedding ring was stolen

Dermot O’Leary was pictured stepping out in London on Saturday, as he was seen for the first time since revealing wedding ring had been stolen.

The presenter took to Twitter on Friday evening to share a police appeal to track down the alleged thief, who has been accused of taking the star’s bag from a gym. 

And the following day, the 47-year-old X Factor host was pictured looking downcast as he prepared to hop onto his motorcycle.

Looking casual in a black Nike top with indigo jeans and a pair of white tennis shoes, the father-of-one carried a large brown holdall.

And as he toted his helmet in his left hand, it was evident that he hadn’t replaced the missing jewellery item, which was personalised with a special engraving. 

Just hours before his outing, the star revealed on Twitter that the ring was stolen along with a bag and a gold crucifix from a gym in central London.

He wrote: ‘Sadly this was my wedding ring and bag that was stolen. I’m sure I won’t see them again, but I’d really like it if he didn’t have the opportunity to steal yours.’ 

‘Please have a good look at the picture and if you recognise him call 101 ref 6195/21aug,’ popular broadcaster added.

In a separate Instagram post, he wrote: ‘I know there are more important things happening in the world right now, but last week by bag (with my wedding ring in it) was stolen from a locked locker at Psycle on Mortimer St, London.

‘I’m not after any special preferential treatment. I’m not the victim of a violent crime, and even though no one should have to, I can handle all the impersonal items being stolen (the wallet, phone, watch, keys etc).

‘But this man stole my wedding ring & gold crucifix. Something that would mean nothing to him – but everything to me. 

‘I’ve made peace with the knowledge that I’ll probably never see these cherished items again, but I’d really like it if you, your loved ones, or anyone else you know, didn’t have to go through the same ordeal…’

Sharing the picture of the alleged thief once again, Dermot concluded: ‘Please share, retweet and get his face everywhere, so he doesn’t get to steal your most treasured possessions. Thank you. Dermot.’ 

The inside of the ring is inscribed with 14/9/12 Team KO, City of Westminster Police said. It was stolen on August 13.

Dermot has been married to TV producer Dee Koppang since 2012. The pair announced the birth of their baby son Kasper, who is their first child, in June.