Western Australian police are targeting a concerning trend in which motorbike thieves are exploiting online marketplaces to lure victims, prompting authorities to launch a crackdown on the practice.

WA Police have identified the tactic as an emerging threat, with criminals using popular online selling platforms as a tool to carry out their schemes against unsuspecting members of the public.

Authorities are urging anyone buying or selling motorbikes through online marketplaces to exercise caution and remain alert to suspicious activity. Anyone with information relevant to motorbike theft in Western Australia is encouraged to contact police.

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