UPDATE: A crucial mobility bike for a child with special needs has been stolen in Maple Ridge, prompting an urgent appeal from the Ridge Meadows RCMP for public assistance. The incident occurred around 1:00 PM on Friday, outside a store located at the intersection of 224th Street and 118th Avenue.
According to authorities, the bike, a black Volt Trio Trike equipped with a car seat, was taken from a bike rack in the northwest corner of the store. This bike is essential for the child’s mobility, and its loss has raised significant concern within the community.
“We need the public’s help in locating this mobility bike,” stated a spokesperson for the Ridge Meadows RCMP. “It is crucial for the child’s daily activities and well-being.”
The RCMP is urging anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area to come forward. Those who may have seen anything suspicious around 1:00 PM on Friday are particularly encouraged to reach out.
If you have any leads, please contact the Ridge Meadows RCMP at 604-463-6251 and reference file number 2025-26591. Your assistance could be vital in returning this important mobility device to its rightful owner.
As the search intensifies, community members are rallying together, sharing the news widely on social media in hopes of recovering the stolen bike. The emotional impact of this theft is profound, underscoring the necessity of such devices for children with special needs.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
