Two teenage boys were arrested on suspicion of burglary hours after stealing a motorcycle from a ‘bait’ garage in Kingston Road, Eastbourne.
A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old were filmed by covert cameras stealing a blue Yamaha Motor Cross motorcycle around 2.30pm on 10 March. For about ten minutes the boys are seen to tamper with the motorcycle which had been deliberately disabled so that it could not be started. After numerous attempts at kick starting the bike they then remove it from the garage. It was found a few hours later dumped in a nearby field. The boys were arrested the following day and admitted to the burglary offence.
Detective Inspector Paul Phelps said: “Covert traps like this are used in areas where we know there has been a lot of crime and we believe ‘bait’ garages not only help to catch criminals in the act but will also serve as a deterrent.
“The message from Eastbourne CID to either thieves or handlers of stolen goods is simple: “If you take it, it could be ours and we will catch you.”
The 15-year-old received a caution and the 17-year-old received a 12 month rehabilitation order which involves 40 hours of unpaid work and was ordered to pay an £85 fine.
To view the covert footage of the bike being stolen click here.
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