POLICE seized this scooter in Prescot after the rider made off and abandoned it.

Officers on patrol in Prescot on quad bikes seized the silver scooter in the area of Carr Lane Woods on Thursday morning (April 9).

Officers attempted to speak to the rider of the bike, who made off along Eccleston Street.

The bike was later found abandoned and was seized as part of the investigation.

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The area where the scooter was abandoned

Officers are working to trace the rider.

A police dog attended to support officers at the scene.

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Police dog Toby