Three boys arrested after motorbike theft leads to police chase in Eastbourne
Two of the suspects tried to jump into the sea - while the other was detained with the help of a police dog
Three teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorbike in Eastbourne.
Two of them tried to jump into the sea to escape officers.
It’s after a resident reported three boys acting suspiciously around the vehicle in Sovereign Harbour on Monday, August 7.
One of the suspects tried to flee but was detained with the help of a police dog – Ambulance crews and HM Coastguard searched for the other two, who were pulled back to shore with life rings.
The group, aged between 13 and 16, have been released on bail while enquiries continue.
Chief Inspector Di Lewis, district commander for Eastbourne, said: “The vigilance of the resident who called it in, and the subsequent swift response of our officers, meant we were able to locate and apprehend these suspects in a matter of minutes.
“We were also able to return the stolen motorbike to its owner and our investigation into the theft is very much ongoing.
“Situations like this show how important it is for members of the public to report crime to us and we urge anyone who sees something suspicious to let us know about it.”