Teenager charged with carrying a blade and stealing three bikes at Sheffield University as term starts
By David Walsh
Published 5th Oct 2025, 09:19 GMT
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with eight offences including stealing three bicycles, carrying a blade and trying to steal a car in Sheffield.
The teenager, who cannot be named, was arrested in an operation by Broomhill Neighbourhood Policing Team, the force said.
It came after reports of bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters being stolen from the University of Shefield, it added.
The16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with the following offences:
- 2 x going equipped for theft
- 3 x theft of pedal cycle
- 2 x possession of a bladed article
- Attempted theft of motor vehicle
He is due to appear at Sheffield Youth Court on October 15.