A man has been charged as an investigation into stolen motorcycles continues in the state's central west.
On Saturday 18 April 2026, police were called to a residence on Prince Street, Forbes, following reports of a break and enter.
On arrival, officers attached to Central West Police District were told three dirtbikes – consisting of two Hondas and one Suzuki – had been stolen from the property sometime between 4am and 7am the same day.
Following inquiries, about 5pm the same day, police allegedly located a 26-year-old man riding an unregistered Suzuki dirtbike in Watson Close, Forbes, without wearing an approved helmet, before the rider allegedly fled down a nearby dirt road and came to a stop at a fence.
Officers arrested the man and took him to Parkes Police Station where he was charged with:
- Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (motor vehicle),
- Never licensed person drive vehicle on road - prior offence,
- Motor bike rider (alone) not wear/secure fit approved helmet,
- Use uninsured motor vehicle, and
- Use unregistered registrable Class C motor vehicle on road.
Police seized the motorbike for forensic analysis.
Police also executed a search warrant at a home on Dawson Street, Forbes, about 11.45am yesterday (Monday 20 April 2026).
During the search, police allegedly seized a device commonly associated with the theft of motor vehicles.
The man was refused bail to face Bail Division Court 4 on Sunday 19 April 2026, where he was formally refused bail to appear before Forbes Local Court today (Tuesday 21 April 2026).
Inquiries continue.
