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Two arrested as police use stinger device to stop suspected stolen quad bike near York

Thu 11 Nov

The quad bike after police used a stinger to bring it to a halt. Photograph: North Yorkshire Police

Thu 11 Nov 2021  @ 4:00pm
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Two men riding a suspected stolen quad bike have been arrested after an operation near York early today (Thursday).

At about 2am, a member of the public reported suspicious activity involving men on a quad bike on land near Wheldrake.

Aided by the police helicopter, officers quickly located the vehicle.

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As the quad bike left a field and joined a road, police deployed a stinger device which deflated its tyres. The two riders were arrested.

A check of the quad bike revealed it had been reported stolen from the Lincolnshire area earlier this year.

Both men, aged in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. One was further arrested on suspicion of drug driving, and driving without insurance. They have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Residents in York and North Yorkshire are encouraged to note down and report any suspicious activity, such as unusual vehicle movements, particularly in rural areas.

“Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 or report via www.northyorkshire.police.uk if it’s not urgent – or dial 999 in an emergency or if a crime is in progress. That includes if you witness poaching taking place – this is a crime, and should be reported as such.”


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