POLICE have seized an off-road bike after riders ran off and left the motorcycle in the road.
GMP Specials Officers spotted two riders carelessly riding on Outwood Road, Radcliffe.
It was later discovered that the motorcycle was stolen.
A GMP spokesperson said: “Sometimes criminals make it easy for us.
“Our @GMPSpecials turned around after observing careless riding on Outwood Road in Radcliffe, when both riders dumped this motorcycle in the Road and ran off.
“Turns out a confirmed stolen - thanks for leaving the helmet behind for forensics.”
It comes as Bury police aim to crack down on stolen vehicles, such as those without conforming registrations.
A number of police operations have also been carried out to tackle driving offences and car crime.
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