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News Court & Crime Top Stories August 12, 2024 0 2 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Tags Manchester motorbike motorway police Thieves More by Douglas Simpson Tradesman shockingly smashes car window with hammer after road rage escalates into violence Douglas Simpson - August 9, 2024 Dopey Londoner hilariously returns to parked car only to find entire food festival has been set up around it Douglas Simpson - August 9, 2024 Isle of Lewis Museum turns to IoT to protect history Douglas Simpson - August 9, 2024 Pair of thieves making getaway on moped narrowly evade police by CHUCKING the TV they nicked at the pursuing officer A PAIR of thieves making their getaway on a moped narrowly evaded police by brazenly throwing the TV they had nicked at their pursuing officer. The dodgy duo was clocked by a Greater Manchester Police (GMP) motorcycle officer on the A57 motorway on Sunday, balancing the huge TV on the back of their tiny bike. The pair didn’t fancy sticking around when confronted by the officer though, resorting to launching the TV at their pursuer’s bike during the chase and making a swift getaway.
The twosome turned their moped around and seemingly drove towards the traffic back along the Mancunian Way carriageway, where they managed to escape, avoiding spending the night in the cells. The thieves managed to get away after driving into oncoming traffic. GMP officers managed to grab a photo of the criminals mid-getaway, riding along with their abnormally large cargo balanced between them.
It shows the pair of thieves on a small moped holding a large TV in a box between them, perpendicular to the road. The moped’s number plate seems to be covered with duct tape to avoid detection by police officers. The pair are dressed in all black with motorcycle helmets obscuring their faces, making them impossible to identify.
The bloke at the back appears to be taking a selfie or filming their stunt on camera, shamelessly broadcasting their attempted theft. Sharing the snap to social media on Sunday, the GMP wrote: “Sometimes words fail us. “But it’s no surprise that the occupants didn’t want to stick around when sighted by our motorcycle unit on the Mancunian Way.
“The TV was thrown at the pursuing police rider and the would-be thieves then made off contra back along the carriageway.” The post has since received over 280 likes and more than 25 comments from shocked social media users. One user said: “I hope you catch the little kite.
Perhaps fingerprints. Hope you guys are okay. Keep up the great work.
” Another wrote: “Hope Google Maps was active on their hotspot.” A third added: “You should have rammed them.” Another commented: “It gets worse every day for all [ police officers].
Hope you are okay. Great work as always teams. Thanks.
” A fifth replied: “Hope you catch them, stay safe out there.” Tags Manchester motorbike motorway police Thieves Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Linkedin Previous article Museum applauds teenager for “honest feedback” after 16-year-old hilariously claims they have been forced to come “against their will” by their mum Related Stories Three police dogs injured in Southport riots with protestors hurling bricks at two and fire burning a third August 7, 2024 Shocking “sexist” Met Police job advert from 1930s resurfaces, seeking “hefty girls” who should be “fairly good looking” and remain unmarried during the job August 7, 2024 Motorist flips car in horror crash whilst allegedly fleeing undercover police August 6, 2024 “D**khead driver” receives instant karma after police pull him up just seconds after he flies towards pedestrian at insane speed on 20mph road August 2, 2024 News by Email Email Top Stories Business News Scottish News Top Sports News Sponsored post customers By continuing, you accept the privacy policy About Deadline News Suite 6, Bonnington Bond, 2 Anderson Place, Edinburgh EH6 5NP Tel: 0131 516 3433 Useful Links Agency Terms and Conditions Write for us – guest posting opportunities on Deadline News and more Sponsored Posts T&C News Coverage Photography Video Services Student placement programme Contact Us Change privacy settings Privacy settings history Revoke consents Social Facebook Linkedin Twitter Youtube.
