Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Officers Recover Suspected Stolen Scooter and Seize Car and Off-Road Bike

Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Team officers recovered a suspected stolen scooter and seized a car and an off-road bike yesterday (Wednesday 26^th February).

A blue Peugeot 206 which was reportedly about to be burnt out when officers arrived saw a group of youths make off from the area. The Peugeot was seized by police.

The off-road bike pictured was also seized after it was seen being pushed by a male wearing a balaclava. The male ran from officers and abandoned the bike on Wellmead Road before it was recovered by police.

*** Abandoned bike ***

Officers also recovered a silver Kymco scooter at the junction of Newick Avenue and Premier Road, which was suspected to be stolen. A man was arrested in connection with the incident and taken into police custody.

*** Recovered scooter ***

Anyone who may have information regarding the use of off-road bikes, or where they are being stored, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or you can report online via our website: www.cleveland.police.uk 

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Members of the public can also report via the COPA app.

*** Seized Peugeot ***

Apple users can download the COPA app here: COPA on the App Store

Android users can download the COPA app here: COPA - Cleveland Policing App – Apps on Google Play