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San Francisco Police Arrest 4, Seize Dirt Bikes in Crackdown on Street Takeovers

Police credit surveillance technology for tracking the riders.

Overview

  • Officers carried out a Sunday operation that seized six dirt bikes and an ATV.
  • Four of the seized bikes matched theft reports from Modesto, Yuba City, Grass Valley and Atascadero.
  • Police arrested four people on suspicion of offenses including possessing a stolen vehicle, joyriding, and driving without a license or registration.
  • District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said her office will announce charging decisions on Tuesday.
  • Investigators cited license plate readers, cameras and drones in making the arrests and are pursuing leads to identify additional suspects, as a city supervisor plans legislation to increase fines.