Source: Radio New Zealand
Police have seized three dirt bikes and arrested a rider following reports of dangerous riding. 123RF
Police in Auckland have seized three dirt bikes and arrested a rider following reports of dangerous motorcycle riding this week.
Senior Sergeant Simon Cornish, of Counties Manukau East Police, said the riders gathered at the intersection of Springs Road and Smales Road in Ōtara, attempting to block the road on Wednesday.
“One of the riders allegedly hit a member of the public’s vehicle and his front wheel has buckled and caused him to fall off the bike,” Cornish said.
“Witnesses reported that the other riders present have then ridden around the vehicle trying to intimidate the driver.”
The Eagle was deployed to help find the group.
“Our eyes in the sky were able to track one rider to an address in Heron Place, Pakuranga Heights where he was taken into custody and his bike seized.”
Cornish said officers soon found another bike hidden behind a nearby tree and seized it.
“Officers completed a number of follow up enquiries however we are yet to locate the victim in this matter so if this was you, or you know who this driver was, please get in touch with us.”
Cornish said on Thursday, police were notified about a dirt bike rider travelling dangerously on Gilbert Road, Otara.
“Staff arrived quickly and located the rider on Alexander Crescent and he was swiftly taken into custody and his bike seized,” he said.
The rider is facing a range of charges including dangerous driving and possession of methamphetamine.
“We want to thank the community for assisting with our enquiries and continue to encourage people to report anti-social motorcycle riding,” Cornish said.
“This is a reminder to people that it is illegal to ride a dirt bike on the road unless it is roadworthy with a current warrant and registration.”
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