Cleveland Police Crack Down on Off-Road Bikes in Middlesbrough and Thornaby
Three Bikes Seized in Targeted Raids
Cleveland Police have confiscated three off-road bikes across Middlesbrough and Thornaby as part of a serious crackdown on illegal and anti-social riding. The Matrix Team, backed by police drone surveillance, swooped on Saturday, May 10, to tackle these nuisance riders who have frustrated local communities.
Details of the Seizures
- Two bikes were seized on Woodville Avenue after officers stopped two young riders wearing balaclavas. Both were reported for driving offences with their parents present.
- A third bike was taken off a 16-year-old boy who had only just bought and rode the bike for the first time that day.
All three individuals are being processed for traffic-related offences under road traffic legislation.
“We are committed to addressing the disruptive and illegal use of off-road bikes in our communities,” a Cleveland Police spokesperson confirmed.
Summer Enforcement Campaign Underway
Police have vowed to continue this crackdown throughout the summer. Enhanced patrols, drone monitoring, and community reports will help catch offenders and keep the streets safe.
Residents are urged to report sightings of off-road bikes or suspected storage sites to Cleveland Police via:
- Call 101 (non-emergency number)
- Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
