CCTV images released to identify riders of off-road bikes in Stockton

Shortly after 5pm on Tuesday 30 April two off-road motorbikes were driven at speed as members of the public walked through Wellington Square shopping centre.

While numerous enquiries are ongoing to identify the riders and seize the motorbikes, officers in Stockton have released CCTV images of the incident and are appealing to members of the public to come forward with information.

Inspector Matthew Reeves said: “We have noticed an increase in off-road bikes being driven through Wellington Square shopping centre at high speed. At this stage we know the same motorbike is being used and that there are at least five incidents of them being driven around the town centre.

“This is incredibly dangerous as members of the public including young children could be hurt or seriously injured.

“We know off-road bikes are a huge concern for people in our community and I want to reassure the public that there are numerous enquiries and work ongoing in a bid to disrupt this activity. We have been conducting numerous operations that include street and car patrols along with the drone in hot spot areas and this as well as other activity behind the scenes will be ongoing.

“In the meantime I am encouraging members of the public to please come forward with information – not matter how small – that could lead to the riders being identified or the bikes being seized.

“I am also you to report to police when you see the bikes being driven on garden paths, into garages, sheds or houses or where they are being stored.”

Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.