Police Didn’t Pursue Motorbike Thieves Because ……
Because the thieves were not wearing helmets, and might get hurt……
As a gang of raiders roared off on three high-powered motorbikes they had just stolen, they were spotted by police.
But the officers were told not to chase the thieves, because a pursuit would put the criminals’ health and safety at risk.
They were not wearing crash helmets and might have fallen off and hurt themselves.
Yesterday the decision to let the robbers escape was greeted with incredulity, and critics asked why the welfare of criminals was more important than catching them.
The balaclava-clad trio smashed into a showroom in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, late last Thursday night and stole three motorcycles worth a total of £20,000.
Officers who saw them escaping radioed their inspector but were told that because the thieves were not wearing crash helmets or protective clothing it would be unsafe to pursue them.
They are still at large, although one of the bikes has been recovered.
