Man arrested on suspicion of scooter theft, Hartlepool

Officers on patrol came across a man in the Sheriff Street area of Hartlepool with a suspected stolen scooter in the early hours this morning, Saturday 5th July.

The man was seen pushing a black Lambretta scooter along the road with the registration plate removed at 1:45am. The scooter was believed to be stolen and the 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of theft.

Detectives would urge anyone who owns a black Lambretta to check their garages. If you think that your scooter may have been stolen, please contact police on 101 quoting reference SE25123929.