Two men were arrested in North Yorkshire after a lengthy pursuit by police by car and on foot.
Just after 4pm last Sunday, roads policing officers were on patrol on the A64 near Malton when a silver Peugeot Expert made off at speed into Old Malton.
A short time later two men jumped from the van as it was still moving. The car collided with a barrier and they ran off.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Our officers immediately began a search of the area, supported by a police dog, and two men were quickly found nearby.”
The two men, aged 36 and 31, were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, theft, vehicle interference and burglary.
The 36-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug. The 31-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, and driving without a licence or insurance.
They have been released on bail while enquiries into the circumstances continue.
The spokesperson added: “Inside the van, we found a suspected stolen e-bike, worth more than £2,500. The good news is we’ve been able trace its rightful owner, from the Yorkshire Coast area, and arrange its return.”
