Police were able to recover a stolen motorcycle and arrest a suspect following a foot chase across North Tyneside.
Officers located a stolen motorcycle at around 9.30pm last Wednesday (January 24) on St Johns Green, North Shields – which is believed to have been taken from Meadow Well on Friday, January 19.
After receiving reports of several sightings in the intervening days – including footage from a Northumbria Police drone over Waterville Road – police were able to track down and recover the vehicle.
Upon discovering the bike, officers gave chase to a suspect on foot, successfully detaining him with assistance from a police helicopter.
A fourteen-year-old boy was arrested, and has since been bailed for referral to the Youth Justice Service.
Sgt James Younas, of Northumbria Police said: “This is a fantastic example of old-fashioned policing from our frontline officers where we’ve managed to chase down a suspect and recover a bike that is believed to have been stolen.
“Not only was the bike suspected to have been stolen, but the male was riding in an anti-social manner which we know is of a concern to the community. We will continue to do all we can identify those causing harm in the community, and to seize and return any stolen motorcycles.
“Please help us to help you by continuing to report anything suspicious at the earliest opportunity, and to share as much detail as possible to help us identify those involved.”