Stolen bike recovered two hours later after suspects caught on CCTV in Doncaster

A stolen bike was recovered just two hours after being taken after the suspects were caught on CCTV in Doncaster.
By Darren Burke
Published 30th Apr 2024, 14:51 BST
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Last Thursday, officers from Doncaster North Neighbourhood Policing Team were made aware of the motorbike being stolen in Sprotbrough.

A spokesman said: “The suspects were captured on camera committing the act and one youth identified.

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"Through officers’ local knowledge and community contacts the bike was located two hours later and the suspect arrested.

Police recovered the stolen bike a matter of hours after it was taken.Police recovered the stolen bike a matter of hours after it was taken.
Police recovered the stolen bike a matter of hours after it was taken.

"The offender admitted to the offence in interview and due to his age is being referred to the youth offending team.”

You can report vehicle crime in Doncaster and across South Yorkshire to South Yorkshire Police on 101, or call 999 in an emergency.

Alternatively, you can contact UK independent charity CrimeStoppers through their dedicated UK call centre where you can report information in confidence which is then passed onto police.

Call 0800 555 111 to report crime and where you do not have to give details.