CROOKS trying to steal a moped from a property were stopped by its owner who caught them in the act.
The police were called by the resident in Colchester after he disturbed the would-be thieves.
A police community support officer attended the scene and carried out CCTV inquiries before recovering the moped.
“[It] will now be subject to a forensic examination before being returned to the other,” said the force.
They added: “Thieves often shop for particular bike models. Using a cover instantly makes it less attractive to them.”
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