Crime & Safety

2 Men Pushed A 10-Year-Old Boy Off His Minibike Then Stole It, Police Say

A 10-year-old boy was shoved off his minibike by two men who then stole the kid's ride. Anne Arundel County police have recovered the bike.

GLEN BURNIE, MD — A 10-year-old boy was robbed off his minibike by two men also riding minibikes, police said. The boy was riding a red Coleman Powersports CT100U minibike in the 400 block of King George Drive Tuesday about 5:20 p.m.

The men pushed the boy off his minibike, stole the bike and took off, an Anne Arundel County Police report said.

Officers found one of the accused thieves with the stolen minibike near Aquahart Road and Oakwood Road.

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Scott Elisah Whitaker of Essex, 18, was arrested and charged in the theft. The second suspect was not found.

Northern District detectives ask anyone with information to contact 410-222-6135 or the Tip Line at 410-222-4700.

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