Four men still wanted for questioning over motorbike ride across Bolte Bridge and CityLink
Five hoons have been arrested and four are still on the run after an illegal hooning event across the Bolte Bridge and parts of CityLink.
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Five people including three teenagers have been arrested over an illegal motorbike event as police zero in on four other hoon riders.
A group of an estimated 55 riders were seen erratically driving across multiple freeways on December 23, 2023 and were first spotted on the Western Ring Rd near Sydney Rd.
The mob travelled to the Tullamarine Fwy inbound before reaching CityLink and riding over the Bolte Bridge.
The group was later seen allegedly riding dangerously around the Catani Gardens and the St Kilda Yacht Club.
When police arrived at the scene, a rider allegedly kicked the side mirror off the police car before the group scattered back towards the city.
Footage and pics provided by witnesses allegedly show some riders on CityLink were swerving between cars, performing wheelies and filming each other while riding.
Police have made five arrests following an intense investigation into the incident, run by the North West Metro Achilles Taskforce.
A 19-year-old Reservoir man was arrested and charged with 15 offences, including criminal damage after allegedly damaging a police vehicle, reckless conduct endangering life, dangerous driving and more.
He will appear in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on April 19.
A 20-year-old Craigieburn man was arrested and later released, and is expected to be charged on summons with reckless conduct endangering life, driving unlicensed and driving an unregistered vehicle.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were also arrested and released, and are expected to be charged with reckless conduct endangering life, driving unlicensed and driving an unregistered vehicle.
A Broadmeadows man, 19, who was not at his home when police executed their warrant has also been interviewed.
A 15-year-old boy was also released, pending further inquiries.
Inspector Dean Allen from the North West Metro Achilles Taskforce said the alleged behaviour of the riders was “nothing to brag about”.
“For those thinking they can ride dangerously on our roads in groups, know that even if we don’t catch you in the act, it won’t be long until police are knocking on your door,” he said.
The first man police are searching for appears to be caucasian, aged between 18 and 25 , with a solid build.
He can be seen wearing a blue and white Fox brand motocross helmet, a black jumper with black motocross armour, blue and black motorcycle gloves, black pants and khaki work boots.
He was riding a blue Yamaha dirt bike with blue wheels.
The second man also appears caucasian, is aged between 18 and 25 with a slim build and dark hair.
He is seen wearing a pink, white and black Fox brand motocross helmet, a white T-shirt with red and blue writing on the front and back, black sports shorts and grey shoes.
He rode a red and white dirt bike.
The third person police are looking for is a man who is described as Middle Eastern, between 20 and 25 with a medium build.
He wore a black and grey motocross helmet, a white T-shirt with red and blue writing on the front and back, white motorcycle gloves, tight-fitting black pants and black Nike runners.
He was riding a white and blue Yamaha dirt bike.
The final person police are searching for is also described as Middle Eastern, aged between 20 and 25 and has a large build.
He wore a green motorbike helmet, a black hooded jumper with green text, black shorts and white runners.
He was riding a grey and orange 2014 KTM 390 Duke.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage of the event is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make an online report here.
