Three arrested in Glasgow motorcycle theft investigation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 21:13 · Archive

Police raided eight homes in Glasgow and arrested three people over a series of motorcycle thefts.

Police raided eight homes in the southside of Glasgow on Thursday, 8 October, as part of an investigation into motorcycle thefts. Two males aged 16 and 17 were charged in connection with the thefts, and a 22-year-old woman was arrested and released pending further enquiries. Two stolen motorcycles were recovered during the operation.

The raids form part of a wider investigation into thefts in Greater Glasgow. Previously, on 7 August, three males were arrested and released pending further enquiries following warrants executed in the Pollok and Arden areas. One of those males has since been charged with various offences relating to theft of motorbikes. A fourth male was arrested in the Mansewood area and charged in connection with the theft of a vehicle. Weapons, money, jewellery, tools and other items allegedly connected with the thefts were seized.

Police said more than 70 motorcycles have been reported stolen in Greater Glasgow since April 2026, and officers have recovered a large proportion of them. Sergeant David Dinnen said officers were taking decisive action following an increase in this type of crime and would use every tool and tactic at their disposal to track down those responsible.

How it is being reported

• Two teens and woman arrested in Glasgow motorbike theft crackdownPolice have said that more than 70 motorcycles have been reported stolen in the Greater Glasgow area since April 2026.Glasgow Live · 9 Oct, 20:48
• Eight Glasgow homes raided as teens arrested over 'stolen motorcycles'Eight Glasgow homes have been raided and three have been arrested amid a major investigation into 'stolen motorcycles'Glasgow Times · 9 Oct, 20:25

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