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\nPhoto: RNZ \/ REECE BAKER\n<\/p>\n
An alleged e-bike thief was caught by police after he crashed the bike he is believed to have stolen.<\/p>\n
Police were called to reports that an electric trail bike had been taken at knifepoint from Coliseum Drive in the Auckland suburb of Albany at 7.41pm on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The police Eagle helicopter was already in the area, and located the suspect riding at “excessive speed” heading south down the Northern Busway, police said.<\/p>\n
“The bike has continued to be tracked by Eagle, as it exited at Constellation Station, making its way onto the Northern Motorway,” Inspector Aron McKeown said.<\/p>\n
The suspect was seen exiting at Tristram Avenue, heading for Beacroft Park, McKeown said.<\/p>\n
“This reckless run came to an end after he fell off the bike on Bevyn Street.<\/p>\n
“The 15-year-old didn’t suffer any injuries, but he did find himself in handcuffs and under arrest.”<\/p>\n
Police charged him with aggravated robbery, reckless driving and possession for supply of cannabis.<\/p>\n
He will appear at the North Shore Youth Court today.<\/p>\n