Dr. Edwards asked the Minister for Police about the theft and recovery of off-road motorcycles. The Minister provided data on the number stolen, their value, and the recovery rate, noting a significant increase in thefts compared to the previous year.

AnsweredQoN 787Legislative Assembly
Asked
10 October 2000
Member
Portfolio
Police

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787. Dr EDWARDS to the Minister for Police:
(1) How many off road motorcycles have been reported stolen in the 12 months to 30 September 2000?
(2) How does this compare to the previous 12 month period?
(3) What is the estimated value of this theft for the 12 month period to 30 September 2000?
(4) What was the recovery rate for such theft in the last measured period?

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Answered
23 November 2000
Response time
44 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) 574
(2) 419, an increase of 155
(3) Approximately $2,196,510
(4) Of the 574 off-road motorcycles reported stolen, 106 were recovered, that is, a recovery rate of 18.5%.

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