Police in Weston got on their bikes - well, other people's bikes - after reports of thefts from Curry's. Pictures: Google/Les Chatfield/Creative Commons

Police used borrowed bikes to chase down suspected thieves in Weston

Paul JonesOctober 16, 20250 Comment0

MEMBERS of the public loaned police officers their BIKES during a chase in Weston-Super-Mare.

The incident unfolded after officers were called to the area around the Weston Curry’s store, in Marchfield Way, this week, amid reports of around six people carrying TVs and monitors.

“It appears these six are suspected to have been involved in a theft at Curry’s store, and upon police arrival, they have made off in a vehicle failing to stop for police,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“An extensive area tour was made for the vehicle which resulted in the vehicle being lost to sight.

“A full description of the vehicle and males involved were passed out to patrol units for observations.”

Then, around an hour later, a further call to police saw officers sent to an area near Uphill Church in Weston after reports “several males” who were “endangering themselves by chasing the cattle”.

“With the assistance of North Somerset CCTV, several males were picked up on camera and soon identified as being involved at the theft at Curry’s,” the spokesperson went on.

“With help from NS CCTV operators and 2 very kind members of the public who leant us their bikes, a short foot chase ensued along the cycle track, and persons were detained and arrested for shop theft,” they added.

“A huge thank you to the public and CCTV operators for their support in helping us bring these suspects to justice.”