By PC Bram Booth

PACT Meeting: 10th February, 6pm, on Police Facebook page

Here is your weekly update from PC Bram Booth on behalf of the Newton Aycliffe Policing Team:

Residents in Newton Aycliffe continue to be plagued by motor bikes and Quads which are being ridden dangerously on roads, footpaths and open spaces.

Some of these vehicles are road registered, however, they look like off-road bikes. I would encourage anyone with dash cam footage of these vehicles to pass it on to us. This can be sent to us via Facebook or handed in at the Police station, Monday to Friday 10am-2pm.

We are aware of a male who has/is targeting insecure vehicles in Newton Aycliffe and we are currently working with CID to identify the suspect. We have been sent some great images of the suspect but please can you check your own CCTV and RING door bells for any alerts which may have recorded of this male and send any footage to us.

Please ensure that your vehicles are locked at all times, especially overnight, to prevent this person taking your belongings.

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