POLICE say it is "frustrating" that communities are not always passing on information about anti social and illegal biking in their area to police.

West Yorkshire Police has now issued a call for people to take a more active role in helping them rid the streets of nuisance bikers.

It comes as police are examining two bikes, thought to be stolen, that were found by officers patrolling in Thorpe Edge on Thursday evening.

Officers from the districts Anti Social Bike team were on patrol in the area in response to recent reports of motorcycles and quads being driven in an anti social manner.

Whilst patrolling Sandholme Drive, officers saw a silver and black bike (pictured) speeding through the area. The rider then sped away from officers, and an officer on foot patrol also joined the search after witnessing this incident.

After a search of the area, the bike was found hidden behind a property along with another bike. Officers believe they are both stolen vehicles, and both were recovered for further enquiries and CSI examination.

PC Dave Hitchcocks said “Thanks to the local knowledge of officers along with the willingness to patrol areas on foot, we have been able to take another two stolen vehicles off the streets. This means the owners get their hard earned property back while local residents are left safer without the risk of further illegal use of both bikes near their homes.

"However, it’s frustrating for us to find vehicles under these circumstances knowing that they have been used regularly in the area by local residents, with little or no information about this being passed to the police.

"I would encourage anyone with any information about the illegal or anti-social use of bikes or quads to get in touch with the police and help us to help you make your community that bit safer and quieter for you and your children.”

Enquiries into the two vehicles are ongoing, and further patrols will be conducted in the area.