Hull: Op Yellowfin – continued action against motorcycle related crime

Update from Humberside Police:

The Neighbourhood Policing Teams across Hull have continued to target those who cause motorcycle-related crime, seeking out those who are illegally riding motorcycles and causing anti-social behaviour in our communities.

Throughout 2021 our local teams were unrelenting in pursuing offenders.  Including those who steal motorbikes to commit further offences.

Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC Adam Barley said, “The types of bikes that are being stolen tend to be 50-125cc bikes due to their accessibility and manoeuvrability.  Often these bikes are owned by young people and are their only form of transport and without them they can’t do their jobs or get to college or work.

“It’s not fair on those honest owners who get their bikes stolen.  We will do what we can to find their bikes and always encourage people to report their bike as stolen.  Don’t think we won’t do anything about it, we will. 

“We, as much as you, know the injustice of someone stealing your bike and want to help those riders in the significant majority who do things the right way.  We support our motorcycle communities who obtain a driving licence, insurance and an MOT and ride their bikes with care and consideration for their own safety and that of other road users.

“I would remind all motorbike owners to keep their bikes secure, here are some motorcycle security tips,”

• Always secure your motorcycle with the fork and ignition locks, remembering to remove the keys.
• Set the alarm and immobiliser every time you leave it unattended. Don’t have an alarm? Consider having one fitted and look for it to be Thatcham or equivalent security graded. 
• Invest in a quality Sold Secure chain and padlock and always lock the bike to an immovable object, like a bike park securing rail or a ground anchor.
• Chain and anchor the bike even when storing it in a garage or shed at home, and consider fitting a disc lock. 

To find out more on how to keep your bike safe head over to our website: https://www.humberside.police.uk/protect-your-motorbike

Officers have been working hard in our communities to build good relations with residents to offer help and advice about motorcycle related crime. We continue to need the support of our communities to tell us about issues near to them.  If you have anything that we need to investigate please call us on 101.

We also want to hear from you if you know where stolen or illegal bikes are being stored. If you have any information about motorcycle related crime and anti-social behaviour call us on 101 quoting #OpYellowfin.