Alleged motorbike thief arrested after falling off bike in Auckland

Monday 22 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 22 Sep 2025, 11:35am

A person was taken into custody on Monday morning after allegedly stealing a motorcycle from a property in New Lynn. The rider reportedly drove at dangerous speeds and crossed into oncoming traffic before falling off the bike. Police units in Avondale sighted the vehicle following the initial theft report at 7.25am.

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11:23am

1. StuffMon 22 Sep 2025, 11:23am

   Alleged thief falls off motorbike during chase in Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 22 Sep 2025, 11:30am

   'Dangerous speeds': Alleged motorcycle thief nabbed after falling off bike (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 22 Sep 2025, 11:35am

   Fleeing motorcyclist weaves at ‘dangerous speeds’ through Auckland traffic at rush hour (opens in new tab)