Motorbikes and a BMW seized by police in Sutton after residents caught riding on pavements

A number of vehicles were seized by officers on patrol in Sutton yesterday after motorists were caught without insurance and riding along footpaths.
By Lizzie Day
Published 20th Feb 2021, 12:37 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2021, 12:37 BST
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Police from the Sutton Neighbourhood Safer Neighbourhood Team recovered a BMW in the town on February 19 after the driver of the vehicle was found to have no valid insurance.

While carrying out patrols, officers also caught two people riding their motorbikes along a footpath and their off-road vehicles were taken away.

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One social media user commended the force, writing: “Good work.

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A BMW was seized by officers on patrol in Sutton.A BMW was seized by officers on patrol in Sutton.
A BMW was seized by officers on patrol in Sutton.

"Sick and tired of seeing and hearing idiots riding off road bikes in the woods, public parks and pulling wheelies down the road.”

While another person said: “Follow the rules and you won't have your toys taken away.”

Anyone who has further information or wishes to report crime to the Sutton neighbourhood team should email the force via [email protected] or call officers on non-emergency contact number 101.

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