'Nuisance' motorbike seized after rider made off from police - after giving his details
Neighbourhood police officers in Shirebrook seized a ‘nuisance’ motorbike after calling at the rider’s home.
Members of Derbyshire Police’s Shirebrook safer neighbourhood team said the bike was spotted ‘doing the rounds’ near Shirebrook Leisure Centre on Saturday evening, May 21.
A team spokesman said: “Unfortunately, we were unable to seize the bike due to the rider making off – that’s always the frustrating part for us.
“However, In this unusual case, the helpful rider did decide to stop for one of our officers for a few seconds only, to pass his details.
“On Sunday, we paid the owner a visit and seized the bike – I bet he didn’t see that coming.”
Police said a male was fined for having no insurance and no valid driving licence.
The spokesman said: “That’s another nuisance bike off the streets of Shirebrook.
“Massive thanks to the rider for being so helpful – you made our job a lot easier.”