A TEENAGE boy has been arrested after police received reports about youths being suspected of trying to steal motorbikes in Banbury.
The 13-year-old was arrested today (March 14) following a report to police in Bretch Hill.
Thames Valley Police's Incident Crime and Response team as well as the Banbury Neighbourhood Team also located and recovered a stolen vehicle.
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The teenager from Banbury remains in custody while it is decided if he should be charged with theft.
👮 OP JAZZMAN - ARREST 👮
— TVP Banbury (@TVP_Banbury) March 14, 2024
Following a report of youths trying to steal motorbikes in the Bretch Hill area today ICR Team 2 and the Banbury Neighbourhood Team have located and recovered a stolen motor vehicle.
We currently have a 13 year old male from Banbury in custody. pic.twitter.com/XhR8Xm9PNe
Releasing a statement online, the force said: "Following a report of youths trying to steal motorbikes in the Bretch Hill area today ICR team two and the Banbury Neighbourhood Team have located and recovered a stolen motor vehicle.
"We currently have a 13-year-old male from Banbury in custody."
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