Good Afternoon,

A stolen motorbike has been recovered by alert community safety officers who spotted it being ridden without a number plate in Longfield.

The theft of the bike was reported from an address in Bexley after it was allegedly loaded into the rear of a van, on Saturday 18 January 2025.

Two days later a patrol in Station Road saw it pull up at a petrol station forecourt. The constables noted its missing number plate and approached the teenage boy who was riding it.

A search led to the seizure of a bag containing 24 deals of herbal cannabis and the teenager was arrested. The officers also seized two mobile phones, some cocaine and £60 in cash.

A 16 year old boy from Dartford was later charged with handling stolen property, possessing cannabis with intent to supply, possession of cocaine, disqualified driving and no insurance.

If you have any information regarding vehicle crime or drug dealing this can be reported online or via live chat which can be found on the Kent Police website: https://www.kent.police.uk/ or alternatively can be reported via our 101 system. You can also report information anonymously through Crimestoppers via their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or calling them on 0800 555 111.