(Wilmington, 19809) On Saturday, May 18, 2024, New Castle County Division of Police responded to the 5200 block of Le Parc Drive in Wilmington for the report of a stolen adaptive tricycle. The Officer arrived on scene and contacted the victim who stated a custom-made adaptive tricycle was stolen from the backyard.

Officers reviewed surveillance cameras and observed two juveniles wearing all black with black backpacks remove the tricycle from the backyard.

The bicycle is described as yellow tricycle with a ‘Preston’s Bike’ Sticker, white basket and red handles (see photo).

Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to please call Detective Sigoda at (302) 395-8231 or email Sara.Sigoda@newcastlede.gov. Citizens can also call the non-emergency number at 302-573-2800, Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at New Castle County Police Department.

UPDATE:

As the investigation continues, we have learned that after the two subjects were observed with the tricycle,  they fled on foot.  The tricycle was left in a nearby wooded area.  Before the tricycle could be picked up, it was removed from the woods. 

If you or someone you know has the tricycle, please contact the non-emergency number at (302) 573-2800 and arrangements will be made to return the tricycle to its owner.  Anyone with any further information is asked to call Detective Sara Sigoda at (302) 395-8110 or sara.sigoda@newcastlede.gov