Arrest made after theft of moped in Aldershot

Officers responding to a report of the theft of a moped in Aldershot have made an arrest.

We were called at 7.37pm on Friday 11 October to a report that a Honda WW had been stolen on Short Street.

The vehicle was tracked to a green area near Cassino Close. Officers attended the scene and arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.

He has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries and the vehicle has been reunited with its owner.

Our officers will continue to work hard to deter and prevent these thefts, as well catch those suspected of stealing motorbikes and mopeds. We want to ensure your property stays yours.

Just one of the ways we can do this is by sharing important crime prevention advice, including top tips which can make life harder for the criminals and ensure they don’t get an easy ride.

If you own a motorbike, or know someone who does, please take a moment to read and share the following useful information to help protect your property from thieves: sbd-security-leaflet-motorcycles-scooters.pdf (securedbydesign.com)

In short:

• Lock
• Chain
• Cover
• Remove the keys
• Fit an alarm if you're able to
• Consider fitting a tracking system
• Security mark your bike
• Keep your bike in a shed or garage if you can