Video shows Surrey theft of e-bike customized for child with complex needs
The theft of an e-bike customized for a girl with complex health needs while her father was picking her up from school was caught on camera in Surrey, according to authorities.
The Surrey RCMP released video of the incident Wednesday, appealing for the person who took the bike to turn himself in. The girl's dad told police the bike, which was locked up and only out of his sight for 15 minutes, was stolen on 162 Street near 88 Avenue on Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
“It’s extremely important for us to recover this stolen bike as it has been customized to fit this child’s specific needs,” Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha, Surrey RCMP spokesperson said in a news release. "We are appealing to the suspect directly to return this bike to any of our district office locations.”
The video, which is just under a minute long, shows a man approaching a bike rack. He stands around and seems to survey the scene for about 15 seconds with his hands in his pockets. He then opens his backpack and takes out a pair of bolt cutters, severing the lock of the custom bike before walking away.
The bike is described as a sage green Eventin Abound cargo e-bike with two child seats attached. Police also said the bike is "essential" for the girl.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 and reference file number 2024-139199.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Back on air: John Vennavally-Rao on reclaiming his career while living with cancer
'In February, there was a time when I thought my career as a TV reporter was over,' CTV News reporter and anchor John Vennavally-Rao writes.
The winter solstice is here, the Northern Hemisphere's darkest day
The winter solstice is Saturday, bringing the shortest day and longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere — ideal conditions for holiday lights and warm blankets.
Poilievre writes to GG calling for House recall, confidence vote after Singh declares he's ready to bring Liberals down
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, imploring her to 'use your authority to inform the prime minister that he must' recall the House of Commons so a non-confidence vote can be held. This move comes in light of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh publishing a letter stating his caucus 'will vote to bring this government down' sometime in 2025.
School custodian stages surprise for Kitchener, Ont. students ahead of holiday break
He’s no Elf on the Shelf, but maybe closer to Ward of the Board.
Kelly Clarkson's subtle yet satisfying message to anyone single this Christmas
The singer and daytime-talk show host released a fireside video to accompany her 2021 holiday album, “When Christmas Comes Around” that she dubbed, “When Christmas Comes Around…Again.
Judge sentences Quebecer convicted of triple murder who shows 'no remorse'
A Quebecer convicted in a triple murder on Montreal's South Shore has been sentenced to life in prison without chance of parole for 20 years in the second-degree death of Synthia Bussieres.
At least 2 dead, 60 hurt after car drives into German Christmas market in suspected attack
A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 60 others in what authorities suspect was an attack.
16-year-old German exchange student dies after North Vancouver crash
A 16-year-old high school student from Germany who was hit by a Jeep in North Vancouver, B.C., last weekend has died in hospital, authorities confirmed.
Poilievre to Trump: 'Canada will never be the 51st state'
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is responding to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s ongoing suggestions that Canada become the 51st state, saying it will 'never happen.'