A dog died after being hit by a motorcycle, amid growing reports of groups of youths riding bikes recklessly in Lowestoft.
Numerous reports of dangerous riding have been made over recent weeks, as an operation, targeting off road bikes, quad bikes and illegal e-bikes continues in the town.
Suffolk Constabulary said they're "aware of the significant concern" that the use of off-road motorbikes, quad bikes and high-powered battery e-bikes and scooters is causing across Lowestoft and the surrounding area.
One local said that "dangerous motorcyclists are causing mayhem" in town amid reports of bikers using pedestrian pathways, speeding and cutting up other vehicles.
On Tuesday evening a pet dog was hit by a motorbike in south Lowestoft, with the bikers fleeing the scene.
The dog was taken for emergency treatment, but sadly died.
One local also witnessed youths riding bikes dangerously through Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad, Lowestoft last Friday evening while children were playing.
Operation Wraxall is continuing in response to community concerns.
Sergeant Chris Smy said: “Many residents have told us they are worried about the safety of pedestrians, other road users, pets and even the riders themselves, and I want to reassure people that we share those concerns.
“We are also aware of reports that a dog was struck by one of these vehicles and sadly died as a result.
"At this stage, we have only received information through third-party reports and social media and have not yet been able to speak directly with the owner or establish exactly what happened.
“If this was your dog, or if you know who the owner is, I will ask you to please get in touch with us so that we can speak with you and investigate the circumstances fully.
"Incidents involving off-road bikes, quad bikes and high-powered e-bikes are having a real impact on our communities, and we know many residents feel frustrated and concerned by what they are seeing."
Officers warned that those is possession of illegal e-bikes and/or using motorised vehicles dangerously "may have their vehicles seized and destroyed."
Information can be reported by emailing opwraxall@suffolk.police.uk, or call 101.
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