A suspected motorcycle thief was caught by residents in Sophia, Greater Georgetown, Wednesday evening after he allegedly held a 64-year-old mechanic at gunpoint but failed to start the motorcycle he attempted to steal.

The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. along ‘A’ Field Access Road, where the mechanic was reportedly intercepted by three men riding separate bicycles.

According to police, the suspects blocked the man's path before one pulled out what appeared to be a handgun and ordered him off his motorcycle.

The mechanic complied, but the armed suspect reportedly struggled to start the motorcycle.

Residents who witnessed the incident intervened and apprehended the suspect, while his two accomplices escaped.

Police subsequently arrested an 18-year-old washbay attendant from Tucville, Greater Georgetown.

A search reportedly uncovered a suspected black 9mm air pistol and two rounds of suspected .32 ammunition.

The motorcycle, suspected weapon and ammunition were lodged at the Turkeyen Police Station as evidence.

Investigators have also identified CCTV cameras in the area and are expected to review the footage as they attempt to identify and locate the two remaining suspects.
The 18-year-old remains in police custody as investigations continue.