Whitby motorcycle theft: Two suspects arrested, and blue Suzuki bike recovered, following early morning pursuit over the Cleveland border

UPDATE - 30 August 2024, 11.10am

Both suspects have been charged and remanded in custody to appear at York Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 30 August 2024).

The 43-year-old man has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft or a motor vehicle.

The 17-year-old has also been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).

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Two Teesside suspects are being held in custody for questioning following the theft of a motorcycle in Whitby.

The 43-year-old man and 17-year-old boy, from Middlesbrough, were arrested at 4.18am today (Thursday 29 August 2024) after North Yorkshire Police officers tracked and pursued the blue Suzuki motorcycle along the A171 when it had been reported stolen at 3.40am from outside an address on the West Cliff.

Officers spotted the bike at 3.55am as it went past Scaling Dam reservoir over the county border.

By this time, Cleveland Police was already closing in from all directions to ensure the suspects on the bike could not get away.

They headed down Birk Brow and North Yorkshire officers used a stinger device further down the road to deflate the tyres.

Traffic cops from both forces worked together to bring the bike to a safe stop on the outskirts of Guisborough.

The suspects were initially taken into custody in Middlesbrough before being transferred to North Yorkshire.

The motorcycle was recovered just before 6am and the owner is being kept informed about the investigation.

Witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 4, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or make an online report.  

Please quote reference 12240156958 when providing details.