“The youths rode off at speed towards Lloyd Elsmore Park, however, officers blocked in the offenders and quickly took them into custody.
“The bicycle stolen during the first incident was recovered and while staff were dealing with the two alleged offenders, a parent of one of the victims arrived at the location and assisted in identifying a third offender within the park, who was also taken into custody.”
He said police discovered a third alleged offender had stolen a bicycle from a 12-year-old in the park.
“A total of five bicycles were seized from the three alleged offenders and returned to the victims.
“This was a cowardly act, and this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated within our community.”
Three people, aged 15, have been referred to Youth Aid Services.