Source: Radio New Zealand
RNZ / REECE BAKER
An alleged e-bike thief was caught by police after he crashed the bike he is believed to have stolen.
Police were called to reports that an electric trail bike had been taken at knifepoint from Coliseum Drive in the Auckland suburb of Albany at 7.41pm on Tuesday.
The police Eagle helicopter was already in the area, and located the suspect riding at “excessive speed” heading south down the Northern Busway, police said.
“The bike has continued to be tracked by Eagle, as it exited at Constellation Station, making its way onto the Northern Motorway,” Inspector Aron McKeown said.
The suspect was seen exiting at Tristram Avenue, heading for Beacroft Park, McKeown said.
“This reckless run came to an end after he fell off the bike on Bevyn Street.
“The 15-year-old didn’t suffer any injuries, but he did find himself in handcuffs and under arrest.”
Police charged him with aggravated robbery, reckless driving and possession for supply of cannabis.
He will appear at the North Shore Youth Court today.
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