A Sydney teen faces seven charges after allegedly leading police on an e-bike chase. <\/p>\n
On Friday evening, an officer attempted to stop the 17-year-old riding an illegal electric trail bike in the Northern Beaches. <\/p>\n
Police allege the boy did not comply with the directions and \u201crode in a dangerous manner to evade police\u201d. <\/p>\n
He was arrested shortly after and charged with seven offences at Sutherland Police Station. <\/p>\n
He was granted bail and will appear at a Children\u2019s Court in two weeks to face multiple charges including reckless driving, evading police, riding without a license or helmet, and using an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. <\/p>\n
The incident was part of a bigger, multi-agency crackdown under \u2018Operation E-Voltage\u2019 operating in the Sutherland Shire on Friday. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe operation focused on disrupting and reducing the illegal and dangerous use of non-compliant e-bikes and associated anti-social behaviour, particularly among young people,\u201d NSW Police said. <\/p>\n
Four e-bikes have been seized and three other people arrested under the operation. <\/p>\n
The crackdown has also resulted in less than 100 traffic notices and warnings, eight transport infringements, a dozen person searches and 11 move-on orders. <\/p>\n
\u201cOfficers also focused on improving community safety through education and engagement,\u201d according to NSW Police. <\/p>\n