Search for teenager underway after motorbike snatched in street

By Fiona Thompson
Published 3rd Jan 2020, 17:09 BST
Updated 7th Jan 2020, 01:09 BST
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A motorbike was stolen after it was left unattended in a street for just moments.

Northumbria Police is investigating after the bike was stolen from Woodlea Close, off the A182 Houghton Road, in Hetton, at about 4.15pm yesterday, Thursday, January 2.

A force spokesperson said: “It was reported that the motorcycle had briefly been left unattended when it was stolen by a teenager wearing a dark tracksuit and a hat.”

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 101 quoting log 727 02/01/19.