Three Males Arrested after Suspected Stolen Motorbike Found in Van

Three males aged 16, 18 and 36 have been arrested after a report of males trying car door handles in the Hartlepool area.

The incident happened last night, Sunday 4^th June, shortly before midnight.

The three males, who were believed to have been travelling in a Ford Transit van, were found to have a suspected stolen motorbike in the back of the van when it was stopped by police near Haverton Hill.

A 16-year-old boy has been bailed whilst enquiries continue and two others remain in police custody at this time. All were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident reference number 107982.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.