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19

Mar 2023

Crime
Crime

Bogus police seize boy's electric scooter in Bilton

Published: 19 Mar 2023, 19:20 GMT

by John Plummer

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Two bogus police officers mounted a pavement in an unmarked car before seizing a boy's electric scooter in Bilton yesterday.

North Yorkshire Police said in a statement this evening it was investigating the "disturbing incident", which happened at 7.20pm last night as the teenager was pushing the scooter.

The statement added"

"It has caused a great deal of distress and anger both to him and his family.
"Despite extensive enquiries including a trawl of CCTV in the area, the suspects have yet to be tracked down.
"Checks are being carried out with neighbouring police forces in case the offenders have travelled into North Yorkshire."


Both suspects are described as white, medium build, with tattooed arms, and wearing black police-style clothing including combat trousers.

The are believed to have been driving either a black Ford Mondeo or Ford Focus.



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Police said patrols in the area "have been stepped while the investigation continues".

They appealed to anyone with information, dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage to report it urgently on the North Yorkshire Police website or by calling 101, option 1.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Cimestoppers on 0800 555111 or by making an online report.

Quote reference number 12230049556.