One of the bikers police want to speak to. Photo: ACT Policing.
ACT Policing is calling for witnesses or anyone with information after four males were seen riding trail bikes dangerously and illegally in Hawker last month.
At about 7:50 pm on Wednesday, 8 January 2025, members of the public observed the males riding the bikes in the Pinnacle Nature Reserve on the Springvale and Dowling track.
Witnesses reported seeing the males riding illegally, forcing people from walking paths and conducting burnouts, resulting in holes in the track.
Officer in Charge of Belconnen Police Station, Acting Inspector Mark Richardson, reminded the community that riding trail bikes, dirt bikes, and other motorised vehicles in suburban off-road areas is not permitted anywhere in the ACT.
“This kind of behaviour is incredibly dangerous and poses a significant risk to the community who are using these tracks for their intended purpose,” Acting Inspector Richardson said.
“In this particular incident, a member of the public who was walking their dog at the time was required to take evasive action to avoid being hit by one of these riders.
Riding trail bikes, dirt bikes, and other motorised vehicles in suburban off-road areas is not permitted anywhere in the ACT. Photo: ACT Policing.
“Pedestrians using parks and footpaths shouldn’t have to keep an eye out for dirt bikes, and a collision in these circumstances could have fatal consequences,” Acting Inspector Richardson said.
“We need information on these incidents from the public – the more reports we receive, the better an intelligence picture we can create of these offenders.”
Police would like to speak to anyone with information in relation to this incident, or who can identify the people depicted in the footage and images released today (7 February).
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7970520. Information can be provided anonymously.
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