Following the theft of a quad bike in Llanberis, six men from outside North Wales have been arrested and banned from entering the region on bail conditions as police continue their investigation.
North Wales Police have imposed a region-wide ban on a group of men following the theft of a quad bike in Llanberis. The incident occurred on the night of Thursday, 24 April, with the stolen quad bike later being driven around the village of Llanberis in the early hours of Friday morning.
In response to the incident, six men, all from outside the North Wales area, were arrested by the Rural Crime Team. They were subsequently interviewed and released on bail. As part of their bail conditions, these individuals are prohibited from entering North Wales without police permission while the investigation remains ongoing.
A police spokesperson provided details of the case, stating: "At about 11pm on Thursday the 24th of April a quad bike was stolen in Llanberis, the Rural Crime Team attended to the report and following an investigation arrested 6 males who reside outside the Force area on suspicion of the theft of the quad bike."
The spokesperson added: "The males following interview were released on bail with conditions not to enter North Wales as the investigation continues."
Authorities have recovered the stolen quad bike and are now seeking assistance from local residents. They have urged those in Llanberis to review any available footage from doorbell cameras, CCTV, or dash-cams that might aid the inquiry. The Rural Crime Team can be contacted online or via phone on 101, referencing case number 25000334008, should anyone possess relevant information.
This investigation highlights ongoing efforts by North Wales Police to address rural crime incidents within the region and ensure community vigilance.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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