Motorcyclist flees from police during Brantford traffic stop
The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of West Street and Morton Avenue.
Police said the motorcycle, a blue Yamaha dirt bike, was illegal as it was not designed to be used on the highway. It also did not have plates.
Police want to speak with any witnesses or drivers who were in the area and have dash cam video.
Tips can be made to Const. Jeff Birnie at 519-756-0113, ext. 2823, or jbirnie@police.brantford.on.ca.
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