Five youths arrested after motorbike stolen in Harrogate as police appeal for information

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after five youths were arrested for stealing a motorbike in Harrogate at the weekend.
By Lucy Chappell
Published 8th Apr 2024, 11:30 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2024, 11:47 BST
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On Sunday (April 7), a Red Yamaha moped was seen being ridden by three youths, without helmets on, in the Stockwell area of Knaresborough between 3.30pm and 4.30pm that had been stolen from Harrogate earlier in the day.

A total of five youths were arrested, with four currently being investigated for riding a stolen moped, traffic offences and possession of drugs with the intent to supply.

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Officers are appealing to anyone with any CCTV or Ring doorbell footage on Stockwell Avenue, Halfpenny lane, Meadow Road and Pasture Crescent to get in touch.

The police have issued an appeal for information after five youths stole a motorbike from HarrogateThe police have issued an appeal for information after five youths stole a motorbike from Harrogate
The police have issued an appeal for information after five youths stole a motorbike from Harrogate

You can contact North Yorkshire Police by calling 101.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers by calling them on 0800 555 111 or visiting their website.

You should quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12240060502 when providing any details about the incident.