Four men in their 20s have been arrested after eagle-eyed officers spotted a motorbike theft in progress in Dartford.
At about 11.15pm on Tuesday 4 November, patrols in University Way saw a Land Rover Discovery with its boot open speeding past them. Officers pursued the vehicle and discovered a motorbike lying on its side at the roadside. A lane of the carriageway was temporarily closed while the bike was recovered. Police made enquiries at a nearby business, where staff confirmed the motorbike had been stolen and provided details of the suspect vehicle. These details were shared with other patrols.
In the early hours of Wednesday 5 November, the vehicle was located in West Kingsdown. Officers attempted to stop it, but the vehicle failed to stop. Following a pursuit, it was brought to a halt in Dartford Road, Farningham. It was found to be on false plates. Four men, aged 20, 21, 22 and 20, were subsequently arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Three men have since been bailed and a 20 year man remains in custody.