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Police are looking for information about the depicted cyclist.
South Auckland police say they are targeting “dangerous and illegal” dirt bike riders and want any information from the public about where they ride and what they do.
Last week, a dirt bike was seized by police after its rider failed to stop for officers in Papakura. The Eagle police helicopter followed the rider and he was caught at a nearby house.
Police said an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old man appeared in court for driving and dishonesty in connection with the incident.
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Police are looking for information about the depicted cyclist.
County Manukau South Area Commander Inspector Joe Hunter said the police have no tolerance for risky and illegal dirt bike activity.
“We will continue to actively target those who engage in such dangerous and illegal behavior.
“We want to reassure the community that we are taking this offense seriously, and we are working hard to identify and locate violators and confiscate their bikes.”
Hunter encouraged the public to submit photos and videos of dangerous dirt bike riding.
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A police investigation into a large group of dirt bike riders in Auckland made headlines last year. (File video)
“We also encourage people to contact us about addresses with high levels of dirt bike activity as they will be highly visible in our community and can be the source of antisocial, unsafe and illegal activity.”
Police recently recovered two stolen mopeds and a stolen dirt bike during a search warrant at a house in Pukekohe.
Last week, officers in Manurewa also found a stolen bicycle.