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Police intercept stolen dirt bike rider on Wellington waterfront

A rider was intercepted by police on Wellington's waterfront after crashing a stolen dirt bike into a concrete bollard.

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Police stopped a stolen dirt bike rider on Wellington's waterfront after the rider crashed into a concrete bollard. The rider fled on foot following the crash. An off-duty officer heading to the Wellington maritime base heard reports of the incident and helped intercept the rider.

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Stuff

Stolen $22,000 dirt bike joyride ends with rider falling off in front of police

Police say the rider fled on foot after crashing into a concrete bollard on Wellington’s waterfront.

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1News

Quick-thinking cop intercepts stolen dirt bike rider in Wellington

An officer was going to work at the Wellington maritime base when he heard reports of the two dirt bikers headed down a nearby street.

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