Jul 20 - Teenager Arrested Following Moped Theft – RGP Also Investigating 11-Year-Old “Joy Rider”
A 14-year-old boy was arrested last night on suspicion of stealing a moped after he jumped off the pillion seat when he spotted police officers in the area.
YGTV understands the RGP is still searching for the rider who ditched the moped and ran away.
The incident is reported to have happened in the Westside area at around midnight last night.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is currently on police bail, while investigations continue.
Earlier this week, an 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of taking a conveyance after he was allegedly seen “joy-riding” in a vehicle with other kids.
The incident is said to have occurred on Monday, and the child was arrested on Tuesday.
Enquiries are ongoing and the youngster is currently on police bail.
In a separate incident, a 20-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of taking a conveyance after he was stopped by police officers on Tuesday.
The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was also arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired, the possession of drugs and other traffic offences.
It is alleged the car he was driving was taken from his father without permission, and he is currently on police bail.
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