Two teenagers have been arrested after police recovered a stolen moped during an operation in Welling.
The moped, reported %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% on April 4, was spotted by officers and fled into Oxleas Woods. Officers from the Metropolitan Police’s Roads and Transport %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% Command (MPS RTPC) later sighted the vehicle travelling on Shooters Hill.
To prevent a dangerous pursuit and protect the public, officers used tactical contact to safely stop the moped.
Two 16-year-old suspects were arrested at the scene on suspicion of vehicle %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% and related offences. The stolen moped has been recovered as part of the ongoing %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%.
A spokesperson for Bexley MPS said:
“Thanks to swift action and coordinated efforts, a stolen moped was recovered and two suspects were taken into custody. This operation highlights our commitment to community %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% fighting and keeping the public safe.
The arrests come amid ongoing efforts by Bexley %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% to crack down on motorcycle, moped, and scooter-related offences across the borough.
Anyone with information about vehicle thefts in the area is encouraged to contact the Met Police or report anonymously via %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%%.
