Police seize moped and e-bike in Leighton Buzzard
Police seized a moped and an e-bike in Leighton Buzzard after one rider lost control – and one tried to flee from officers.
The force confiscated the moped after the rider lost control at a roundabout on Lake Street on Saturday, August 29, shortly before 6pm.
A 17-year-old was detained and placed under a community resolution order for no insurance and other driving offences.
The next day (August 30), officers asked an e-bike rider to stop after pulling alongside it on Meadway.
A Bedfordshire Police spokeswoman, said: "After leaving the bike the rider made off from officers over the mini railway tracks opposite the Clay Pipe public house
"The e-bike was seized and will be disposed of."
Bedfordshire Police say that their proactive patrols and targeted operations will continue, as they work to reduce anti-social behaviour, "disrupt" criminal activity, and keep communities safe.
Bedfordshire Police stated: "The riders were reported for a number of driving offences, and the vehicles were removed from the road.
"We would encourage anyone experiencing issues with nuisance bikes to continue reporting incidents to us, as this information helps us identify hotspots and direct our enforcement activity where it is most needed.
"We know how much nuisance bikes can cause alarm, distress and frustration within our communities.
"Not only do they create a significant anti-social behaviour issue through dangerous riding, excessive noise and intimidation, but they are also frequently linked to criminal activity, making local residents feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods."
The force concluded that tackling the illegal use of motorcycles, mopeds and e-bikes remains "a priority" – and officers will continue to take action "whenever opportunities arise".