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Three teenagers have been arrested in connection with moped thefts in Cambridge.
Police were called yesterday afternoon (27 January) with reports a moped had been stolen from Thomson Avenue.
Officers from the Cambridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, who were on patrol, tracked down the moped, as well as another suspected stolen moped in Mill Road.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and conspiracy to steal as well as going equipped.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and conspiracy to steal.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped, conspiracy to steal and theft of a pedal bike.
They have all been bailed to return to Parkside Police Station while investigations continue.
The mopeds have been seized.
Anyone with a moped or motorbike is advised to:
Lock – use a disc lock to help secure the front brake disc.
Chain – use a chain lock through the back wheel and where possible secure your bike, with the lock, to an immovable object like a ground anchor or street furniture.
Cover – thieves often ‘shop’ for particular models. Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive to them.
Members of the public are urged to continue to report all incidents of theft and anti-social driving to police online. In an emergency always call 999.