Two arrests after bogus police officers "seize" e-scooter in Harrogate

The vehicle was taken from a teenager in Bilton on Saturday

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 20th Mar 2023

Two men have been arrested after an e-scooter was taken from a teenager in Harrogate by bogus police officers.

An investigation began after an unmarked car pulled up in Bilton on Saturday night, and two men wearing black "police-style" approached the boy and "seized" the scooter.

Patrols were stepped up and police have confirmed they've now made two arrests.

North Yorkshire Police said: "We are still urging people to come forward if you can help the current investigation, including relevant dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage.

"We’d also would like to speak to anyone who has experienced anything of a similar nature."

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.