Wisbech: Boy arrested in connection with moped thefts

By Ben Jolley benjolley1 Senior reporter

The boy was arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft. <i>(Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)</i>

The boy was arrested on suspicion of going equipped for theft. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Monday morning in connection with recent moped thefts in the Wisbech area.

The boy was stopped and arrested in Chase Street, just before 8am, on suspicion of multiple thefts of a motor vehicle, possession of a class A drug, being in possession of a knife in a public place and going equipped for theft.

After spending the day with police in custody, he was released on bail to return next month while further enquiries are carried out.

Wisbech Standard: The boy was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a knife in a public place The boy was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a knife in a public place (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)

He must also adhere to a curfew between 7pm and 7am, otherwise faces arrest.

Advice on how to best protect your motorcycle from thieves can be found on the police force website.

Wisbech Standard: When police arrested the boy, he had gloves and balaclavas. When police arrested the boy, he had gloves and balaclavas. (Image: Cambridgeshire Constabulary)