Dirt bike seized after damage to Belmont Regional Park and farmland

Porirua Police have seized a dirt bike that was used to flee from officers on Friday. Photo / NZ Police

Police have seized a dirt bike involved in a reckless incident that “terrified livestock” and damaged newly planted native trees as they continue to hunt for the people responsible.

Police identified the bike through their inquiries and seized the vehicle on Sunday, impounding it for six months.

The bike has been confirmed as one of several used in Belmont Regional Park to damage farm infrastructure and stress livestock that are currently lambing, police said.

Earlier this week, Porirua police were seeking information about a group of five males who regularly rode dirt bikes from Waitangirua or Cannons Creek, across iwi land, into Belmont Park and then Belmont Farm.

“The group has been responsible for causing damage to multiple fences and newly planted native trees,” police said in a statement.

Police say the bikers are causing damage to land and endangering the public.

“Their behaviour on the bikes is endangering the public, including families using the park, road users and workers in the park.”

Anyone witnessing these activities or who has information that may assist police, is asked to call 111 if it is happening now or make a report via 105 if it is after the fact. Please quote the file number 250718/6415.

The bike has been confirmed as one of several used in Belmont Regional Park to damage farm infrastructure and stress livestock. Photo / NZ Police

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.