Victoria Police is asking for the public's help in locating and returning a unique tricycle belonging to a teenage girl with mobility challenges
The customized tricycle is her main source of transportation as she is unable to ride a two-wheel bicycle. It was stolen from an Oakland's home between 11pm and midnight on Saturday, September 22nd.
The tricycle is described as customized light blue, three-wheeled tricycle with “white wall” style tires, a black seat and several small rusty spots. It’s a three-speed bike with the gears and brakes on the right hand side. There is a photograph of the tricycle is above, however the white basket was recently removed.
A neighbour reported seeing a suspect with the tricycle in the Oaklands area. The suspect is described as a Caucasian man in his 20s, wearing baggy clothes and a baseball hat. Others who know the family have reported seeing the tricycle in downtown Victoria.
If you have information about this incident, recognize the suspect, or have seen this tricycle, please call The Victoria Police Department's non-emergency line at (250) 995-7654. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. If you see someone with the tricycle, please call 911.