An 18-year-old man has been arrested
An 18-year-old man was arrested
A man wearing a balaclava was seen riding dangerously between moving vehicles on a suspected stolen Sur-Ron bike. At around 4.15pm on Wednesday, February 25, police received reports of a rider travelling in a reckless manner in Bidston.
The bike was seen weaving through traffic and, at one point, being ridden on one wheel close to two moving vehicles. The suspect, described as wearing all black clothing and a balaclava, was also reported to have been speeding and riding along a footpath.
Following enquiries, officers traced the suspect to a nearby address. An 18-year-old man from Bidston was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving without a licence, theft of a motor vehicle and using a motor vehicle without third party insurance.
He has since been released under investigation. Local Policing Chief Inspector David Morgan said: “This was fantastic pro-active policing that has not only led to the arrest of a suspect, but also the seizure a suspected stolen vehicle.
“Anti-social behaviour and the criminal use of bikes, including Sur-rons, impacts so many people and has a detrimental effect on people feeling safe where they live.
“While our officers on proactive patrol are always on the lookout for criminality, we also act on any information on the criminal use of such bikes.“We will deploy all the necessary tactical responses and resources available in order for us to disrupt those who steal them and use them to commit crime, bring them to justice and seize their vehicles.“I urge the public to report any illegal or unsafe use of electric bikes, scooters, or motorcycles. Your information helps us take action and keep our communities safe.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC.
You can also report information via the police website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously
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