Motorbike theft suspects arrested following swift police response

At about 6pm on 13 March 2024, we received a call that four suspects were interfering with a motorbike parked on Montpellier Parade, Harrogate.

We immediately deployed police units to the area, and with the assistance of CCTV tracking the suspects, officers detained two people as they were pushing the motorbike away.

Two other suspects were seen walking up Cold Bath Road, and when officers arrived they ran off. However, officers caught up with them, and they were detained after a short footchase.

The four suspects, all male, aged 16, 17, 20 and 28, were arrested on suspicion of stealing a vehicle. Two were also arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage, and going equipped for theft.

We were able to identify the owner of the motorbike, and visited him to update him - he was on the phone reporting the theft when we spoke to him.

Enquiries are ongoing into the theft.