Police have made two arrests after reports of bogus police officers seizing a boy’s electric scooter in Bilton.
North Yorkshire Police issued a statement last night saying it was investigating a “disturbing incident” which happened at 7.20pm on Saturday (March 18).
It involved the suspects mounting the pavement in an unmarked car before seizing the scooter from the teenager.
Police said patrols in the area had “been stepped while the investigation continues”.
In an update this afternoon, the force said it had arrested two suspects in connection with the incident.
It said in a statement:
“We are still urging people to come forward if you can help the current investigation, including relevant dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage.
“We’d also would like to speak to anyone who has experienced anything of a similar nature.”
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Cimestoppers on 0800 555111 or by making an online report.
Quote reference number 12230049556.
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Bogus police seize boy’s electric scooter in Bilton
Two bogus police officers mounted a pavement in an unmarked car before seizing a boy’s electric scooter in Bilton yesterday.
North Yorkshire Police said in a statement this evening it was investigating the “disturbing incident”, which happened at 7.20pm last night as the teenager was pushing the scooter.
The statement added”
“It has caused a great deal of distress and anger both to him and his family.
“Despite extensive enquiries including a trawl of CCTV in the area, the suspects have yet to be tracked down.
“Checks are being carried out with neighbouring police forces in case the offenders have travelled into North Yorkshire.”
Both suspects are described as white, medium build, with tattooed arms, and wearing black police-style clothing including combat trousers.
The are believed to have been driving either a black Ford Mondeo or Ford Focus.
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Police said patrols in the area “have been stepped while the investigation continues”.
They appealed to anyone with information, dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage to report it urgently on the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, option 1.
If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Cimestoppers on 0800 555111 or by making an online report.
Quote reference number 12230049556.