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Police are seeking to stop ‘anti-social dirt bike behaviour’ in its tracks.
Waikato Police are investigating multiple reports relating to dirt bike riders in Hamilton City at the weekend.
“Police received a number of calls throughout Saturday May 9, with callers reporting a range of incidents from riders taking over intersections to cutting across sports fields,” Senior Sergeant Aimee Whitley explains.
“Police take reports of this nature seriously. The actions of these individuals place not only themselves at risk but also members of the public who are simply going about their day.”
Although one person has been arrested and referred to Youth Aid, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
“While we acknowledge it can be challenging to identify offenders when they are riding in groups or wearing face coverings, we will continue to investigate all information provided to us in order to hold these people accountable,” Whitley adds.
“Police would like to thank members of the public who have assisted by providing footage and information. Community reporting plays a crucial role in helping us identify those involved and hold them accountable.”
Anyone with further information or footage of dirt bike riders engaging in “unsafe or anti-social behaviour” should call 105 and quote file number 260509/4814.
