Boy, 16, arrested after locals stop him from stealing e-bike in Chichester
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A boy has been arrested after members of the public stopped the theft of an e-bike.
The 16-year-old remains in police custody following the incident in South Street, Chichester, yesterday morning (January 19).
Officers rushed to the scene following reports a teenager had attempted to take an e-bike from its owner by the junction with West Pallant. Local residents intervened before the boy could ride away with the bike.
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He has been detained on suspicion of attempted robbery and other offences. Sussex Police said: “A 16-year-old boy from Chichester was arrested by officers nearby on suspicion of attempted robbery, possession of cannabis and theft of a pedal cycle.
“He remains in custody at this time. The incident and events leading up to it took place in a busy area of town and police are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with information, particularly anyone approached by a boy on a bike in South Street.”
Anyone with information is advised to call 101, or submit a report online quoting the serial 288 of 19/01.