Oxfordshire Moped riders escape police but leave drugs behind
The riders were in Long Lane Park, Oxford at about 7.30pm this evening, and “made off from officers” when police arrived to break up the gathering.
In doing so, they left behind helmets, a stereo speaker, some cash, a rucksack, and some cannabis.
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Thames Valley Police for Oxford issued a statement inviting the moped riders to collect their belongings and “have a chat” with police while they were there.
The moped riders were invited to collect their belongings after escaping police in Oxford (Image: Thames Valley Police) It said: “If you happen to be the moped riders who made off from officers today at Long Lane park, Oxford about 7.30pm, you appear to have left some of your belongings behind.
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“Please don’t worry, your belongings are safe and sound with the police.
“If you would like your belongings back (obviously not the cannabis), please contact us on 101 and reference 43250107359 so we can have a chat.
“See you soon.”
