Police are appealing for information after recovering an electric bike in Southsea during the early...

Published: 3:31 am September 15, 2024
Updated: 12:06 pm October 8, 2025
Do You Recognise This Electric Bike? Police Appeal After Arrests in Southsea

Police are appealing for information after recovering an electric bike in Southsea during the early hours of Monday, 2 September. Officers were called to reports of suspicious behaviour on Outram Road at approximately 12:25 am.

Upon attending the scene, officers found and recovered the electric bike on nearby Albert Road. Two teenage boys from Portsmouth were subsequently arrested in connection with the incident.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a pedal cycle and has been released under investigation as enquiries continue. A 15-year-old boy was also arrested, on suspicion of theft of a pedal cycle and going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle. He has been released from bail, pending further enquiries.

Police are now seeking the owner of the recovered electric bike. If this bike belongs to you, or if you recognise it, please contact 101 quoting reference 44240375811. Alternatively, information can be submitted online via the Hampshire Police website: Submit Information.

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