Oxford – police helicopter sent up for chase on roads

Three motorcycles were seized by the traffic officers on Sunday evening (May 10) in a crackdown across the city.

Two people were arrested as a result of the chase, which also saw the dog unit get involved.

A police spokesman said: “Three stolen vehicles are one step closer to being returned to their owners after we deployed a number of marked and unmarked tactical pursuit and containment units to Oxford earlier today in what can only be described as a highly successful operation.

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“We engaged in a number of simultaneous pursuits across the city, arresting two people and recovering stolen property. What more could you want?

“If you’re going to engage in theft of motor vehicles, don’t say we didn’t warn you. We will pursue you, we will catch you and you will get an all inclusive room at our nearest custody.”

In December, the force said motorbike and moped thefts ‘remain a concern’ in Oxford.

Officers urged all riders to take ‘extra steps’ to protect their vehicles, such as using a high-quality lock, installing a tracker or alarm, covering their bike, and parking in well-lit, busy areas.

They said that if anyone is acting suspiciously around motorbikes or mopeds, or notice vehicles that seem out of place, it should be reported to Thames Valley Police.