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Man charged with e-bike theft from outside The Grand, York
The incident involved a red Gazelle e-bike and occurred at around 9.36pm on Monday (May 18).
The suspect was arrested at an address linked to a tracking device that the owner of the bike had place on it.
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A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The victim discovered the theft at around 10pm and was able to provide officers with live tracking information.”
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Jen Stockwell said: “This case demonstrates the speed and effectiveness of our officers, who acted quickly on tracking information to recover the stolen bike and identify a suspect.
“New powers introduced under the Crime and Policing Act are helping us respond faster than ever to theft offences.
“We would strongly encourage cyclists to consider fitting tracking devices to their bikes where possible. Technology like this can make a significant difference in helping us recover stolen property.
“We take bike theft very seriously in York and remain committed to protecting our communities and pursuing those responsible.”
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