Op Gears: Two electric bikes recovered following ongoing work targeting thieves

Officers have recovered two electric bikes which were reported stolen in robberies in Liverpool.

Yesterday evening, Tuesday 25 November, officers were on patrol along the Loop Line in Walton when they pursued two suspected bike thieves, and in the process they recovered two electric bikes.

One bike, an orange Giant pedal-assisted electric bike, was reportedly robbed on Monday (24 November) by three males who threatened three youths and stole two bikes outside Aldi on Lorenzo Drive, Norris Green.

The second grey and green electric bike was from a robbery on Rice Lane earlier in the evening (Tuesday 25 November) where two males threatened a man with a knife and stole his bike.

Liverpool Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Andrew Fielding said: “The Loop Line and surrounding areas are a part of our ongoing proactive work targeting bike robberies, and our enquiries are ongoing into the robberies to arrest the offenders.

“Operation Gears is Merseyside Police’s response to the illegal use of bike including electric and electrically assisted bikes by criminals. Since its launch in July 2025, officers have seized around a thousand  illegal two-wheeled vehicles. These vehicles are increasingly linked to serious criminal activity, including violence, robberies, and serious organised crime (SOC) offences.”

How to keep you and your e-bike safe: 

• Find and keep a record of the frame number. This usually stamped into the frame.  This is an important number should your e-bike be stolen. 

• Use a high-quality lock and secure your bike when not in use. 

• Lock your bike at recognised secure cycle parking. It should be well lit and covered by CCTV. 

• Take the same care to lock your bike securely at home as you would on the street. 

• Register your bike with a security marking scheme such as Bike Register and consider fitting a GPS tracking device. 

• Attend a free bike marking event where officers will mark your bike for free. Visit your local policing Facebook page for upcoming event details.  

• At night display lights to the front and rear so that other road users can see you. 

• Wear light clothes or a florescent vest and it’s always advisable to wear a safety helmet. 

Operation Gears is Merseyside Police’s response to the illegal use of bike including electric and electrically assisted bikes by criminals, who often steal them to travel around Merseyside transporting drugs and weapons.

If you see any illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters, or electric motorcycles, please report it to us as soon as possible. Contact us via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website  or call 101, quoting Op Gears.

Alternatively, 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. In an emergency always call 999.