BATHURST police have continued their crackdown on dangerous motorcycle hoons, charging a third person in the space of just a few days as part of an ongoing operation.
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The Western Advocate reported on Thursday that police had received dozens of complaints in recent weeks related to unregistered and unlicensed motorcyclists tearing along footpaths and through public parks.
Two people were charged earlier this week and a 27-year-old man joined them on Wednesday evening after being stopped by police in West Bathurst.
A police spokesperson said officers attached to Chifley Traffic and Highway Patrol were alerted to a male motorcyclist who had been seen riding on a footpath along Morrisett Street about 5.30pm without a helmet.
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"Soon after, based on descriptions provided, police stopped a motorcycle at the intersection of Osborne Avenue and Woodward Street in West Bathurst," police said.
"A 27-year-old male of Bathurst was spoken to in relation to the matters.
"Police made inquires at the scene and later issued the male with a Field Court Attendance Notice."
The 27-year-old has been charged with a string of offences including driving a motor vehicle while disqualified (second offence); not wearing a helmet; using an unregistered vehicle; and using an uninsured motor vehicle. He will appear before Bathurst Local Court at a later date.
Wednesday's arrest followed charges being laid against a man and woman from the Kelso area earlier in the week.
"With assistance from the public, the pair were able to be identified after committing similar offences on Kaberra Boulevard and Boyd Street, Kelso," police said.
"Officers commenced an investigation where the offenders were spoken to. As a result, they also received Court Attendance Notices for matters and will appear before Bathurst Local Court."
Police have again urged members of the public to come forward with any information related to illegal motorcyclists.
Crime manager Detective Chief Inspector Bruce Grassick told the Western Advocate this week that the riders were a danger to themselves and the general public.
"These riders are showing a blatant disregard for their own safety and also the safety of others," he said.
Anyone with information can contact Bathurst police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.