The police helicopter was scrambled to look for them last night over Stockingford, Camp Hill and Abbey Green
Machete-wielding balaclava-clad bike robbers have been on the rampage across Nuneaton and Bedworth. Late yesterday afternoon (September 6) the police helicopter was scrambled into the skies above Stockingford, Camp Hill and Abbey Green.
This was part of a chase to catch the gang, who had reportedly been chasing people in the Exhall and Bedworth area, armed with machetes. They first struck at around 2pm and then moved from Bedworth towards Nuneaton.
Despite the helicopter being scrambled and patrol cars sent as part of the pursuit, the gang, who were in black balaclavas and riding a number of motorbikes and a quadbike, remain at large. Police admit that they may be behind a number of incidents across the Bedworth area in recent days.
Now, to try and stop them in their tracks, Nuneaton and Bedworth Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) are putting into place a plan of action to find, identify, and put a stop to the thieves. Inspector Kris Shore said “We are working proactively with our operational policing units, road policing, and our other colleagues and partners to combat this spate of criminality.
"Be assured that we are devoting resources to this issue and are taking serious co-ordinated action against these bike thieves. A balaclava is not enough to keep you hidden from us."
