Police confront two teenagers on stolen moped in York
Two youths were spotted by police on a stolen moped in York.
Officers from the York Outer Neighbourhood Policing Team confronted the pair on Invicta Court, Foxwood, at 11.05pm on Friday (30 December).
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The youths abandoned the moped and fled the scene. The moped had been stolen from the Clifton area on Christmas Day.
Invicta Court, Foxwood
“We are appealing for any CCTV, doorbell or dash-camera footage from residents of Foxwood, Dringhouses and Woodthorpe that captured two youths riding a grey moped and/or two youths running from the direction of Invicta Court around the time in question.”
The youths are believed to be aged between 15 and 17 years old and were wearing dark clothing.
If you can help police, you can contact them via the details below.
York police say there’s been an increase in moped and motorbike thefts in recent weeks. They have tips for keeping these vehicles secure here.
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How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 37 Ben Ambler
- Email PC Ambler here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12220230525
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