Police say they have seized an abandoned car after a brief pursuit.
Whilst on patrol, officers in Breightmet seized a car after it made off from officers on Newby Road, Breightmet, followed by a police pursuit before it was found abandoned on Cheriton Drive.
The driver of the vehicle then made a break for it, police say.
Since the vehicle was abandoned, police have seized the vehicle and it has been sent for forensic examination and an investigation is currently ongoing.
A Greater Manchester Police Bolton North spokesperson said: "Whilst on patrol this vehicle made off from Officers on Newby Road, Breightmet and after a brief pursuit it was found abandoned on Cheriton Drive, Breightmet, occupants had made off.
"The vehicle has been seized and sent for forensic examination.
"Investigation ongoing."
Police are also asking people to report off road bikes by contacting 101 or online at https://crowd.in/DabtDp.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "If off road bikes are causing you a nuisance, please report it via 101 or online at https://crowd.in/DabtDp.
"If you have CCTV footage or any still images of the bikes or riders, please email this to Bolton.partnershipteam@gmp.police.uk, this will then be passed onto the relevant Neighbourhood Policing Team.
"Please do not put yourself in danger when doing so.
"Your safety is paramount."
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