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Updated: Two arrests after bogus police officers ‘seize’ e-scooter from teenage boy

Mon 20 Mar 2023 @ 2:23pm - Crime, News
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Photograph: North Yorkshire Police

Two people have been arrested after two men posing as police officers ‘seized’ an electric scooter from a teenage boy, police said today (Monday).

The disturbing incident happened in the Bilton area of Harrogate at around 7.20pm on Saturday (18 March) as the boy was pushing the scooter.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We have arrested two suspects in connection with the investigation.

“We thank residents for the excellent response to the appeal for witnesses and information.

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“We are still urging people to come forward if you can help the current investigation, including relevant dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage.

“We’d also would like to speak to anyone who has experienced anything of a similar nature.”


Original story from Sun 19 Mar, 2023 @ 6.44 pm

Warning after two bogus police officers ‘seize’ e-scooter from teenage boy

Detectives have launched a search after two men posing as police officers ‘seized’ an electric scooter from a teenage boy.

The two bogus police officers, driving a black unmarked car, dangerously mounted a pavement before taking the e-scooter.

The disturbing incident happened in the Bilton area of Harrogate at around 7.20pm on Saturday (18 March) as the boy was pushing the scooter.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “It has caused a great deal of distress and anger both to him and his family.

“Despite extensive enquiries including a trawl of CCTV in the area, the suspects have yet to be tracked down.

“Checks are being carried out with neighbouring police forces in case the offenders have travelled into North Yorkshire.

“Police patrols have been stepped up the area while the investigation continues.”

Both suspects are described as white, medium build, tattoos on arms, and wearing black police-style clothing including combat trousers.

The car they were driving was black and possibly a Ford Mondeo or Ford Focus. The victim was unable to see the registration number of the vehicle.

Anyone with information, dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage is asked to contact police.

If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.

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How to help the police

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and select option 1
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
  • Quote reference number 12230049556

Mon 20 Mar, 2023

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