Man arrested after robbery of e-bike in Woolton

A man has been arrested after the robbery of an e-bike in Woolton last month.

A 19-year-old man was walking down Quarry Street South at around 5.30pm on 22 October when he was approached by a group of males who demanded his bike. One of the offenders was showing what appeared to be the handle of a knife.

The victim handed over his bike, an Orbea Wild FS 2021 e-bike with black and red rear frame triangle.

Officers became aware the bike had later been advertised for sale on social media.

A 21-year-old man from Speke has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and taken into custody where he is being questioned.

Detective Inspector Chris Carlin said: “While unhurt, the victim was left shaken by this incident and our investigations team are determined to bring the offenders to justice.

“Robbery can be a terrifying crime for victims, that can have a lasting effect on their ability to feel safe and secure as they go about their daily lives.

“This arrest is a positive step and we will continue to work to put all those involved before the courts.”

Det Insp Carlin added: “We strongly recommend that anyone with a bike or e-bike, particularly high value bikes, fits an electronic tracker to their bike and registers it on a trusted website like Bike Register: www.bikeregister.com. We run regular events where the public can get their bike security marked for free, for more information our local policing Facebook and X pages.

“Not only does it mean there is a higher likelihood of us being able to return a bike if it has been reported stolen, but it also gives us a greater opportunity to catch and convict offenders. 

“During patrols, officers are proactively checking bikes on Bike Register to see if they have been reported as lost or stolen. Anyone considering carrying out such a terrible offence needs to be aware that more people are fitting trackers and registering their bikes, and there is a very good chance that if you steal a bike, you will receive a visit from Merseyside Police.”

If you have information about anyone stealing e-bikes or storing stolen bikes, please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. 

You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously