Helicopter Chickens Out Two Suspects in Medway Bike Theft

Police choppers helped nab two blokes in Frindsbury Hill on Sunday, 8 May 2022. The pair allegedly rode around #Medway on a stolen motorbike, but the aerial backup gave patrols the edge.

Two Men Arrested Over Stolen Bike

The arrests came just after 1pm. One man, 20, from #Gillingham, was held on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle that had been taken in #Gravesend the month before.

He also faces charges for riding without a licence or insurance and was “going equipped for theft.” Cops found a screwdriver on him during the arrest.

Second Man Caught with Drugs

The other suspect, 23 and with no fixed address, was taken in for possessing class B drugs after officers uncovered some cannabis on him.

Both Released Pending Investigation

Neither man is currently held, as both have been released while police continue their enquiries.

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