A teenager and a 21-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a stolen motorbike.
Police in Lowestoft were called out following reports that a group of youths were acting suspiciously in the Norwich Road area of town.
Officers attended shortly after 7.30pm on Friday, November 6 amid reports the youths were believed to be in possession of a stolen motorbike, and were acting suspiciously with a nearby vehicle.
On arrival, the suspects attempted to flee the area as they failed to stop for police.
But after enquiries, police detained two men nearby on Walton Road a short time later.
A Suffolk Police spokesman said: "Through swift enquiries by the team, officers established that the motorcycle was displaying false registration plates.
"Two individuals were detained, and the motorcycle was seized.
"Further investigations identified links between the vehicle and previous reports of anti-social driving within the town, with additional enquiries ongoing."
Both men were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
One was also arrested for possession of a knife, while the other was arrested for possession of cannabis and going equipped for theft after tools were found in their possession.
After being taken to Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre, the spokesman said: "A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a bladed article.
"He has been bailed until December 4.
"A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled class B drug.
"He has been bailed until December 4 also."
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