(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 

The stolen school bus has been located in Stafford County, Virginia. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available.

(Newark, DE 19713) On Friday, May 17, 2024, at 9:50 a.m., The New Castle County Division of Police responded to a report of an unoccupied and unattended theft of a yellow school bus at the unit block of Marrows Road. The bus is marked “Rohan’s Bus Service Inc”,  with bus number 850 on the side, and bears Delaware license plate number C65296. Its last known location was at the Brookside Shopping Center. Citizens are urged to be on the lookout and report any sightings to the authorities immediately. It’s important to note that the bus was unoccupied at the time of the theft.

Police are asking anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the location of this yellow school bus to email S/Cpl.Flores-Reyes at bryan.flores@newcastlede.gov or call the non-emergency number at 302-573-2800 or 911.

Citizens can also submit a tip via our website at http://www.nccpd.com. Additionally, tipsters may call Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or visit us on Facebook (IM) at the New Castle County Police Department.

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