Bike Thief In West Deptford Sought

WEST DEPTFORD, NJ — The West Deptford Police Department asked for the public's help in identifying the man who stole a bike from the township.

Law enforcement officials responded to a residence on Dubois Avenue shortly after 5:15 p.m. on July 5 regarding a stolen bike, the West Deptford Police Department said.

Surveillance footage captured the incident, according to police.

The suspect is a white male who was wearing a piece of white clothing around his head and a pair of black shorts with white lettering on the left leg at the time of the theft, police said.

The suspect may also have a tattoo on his left forearm, according to police.

The stolen bike was a Blocks Flyer 26 with a black frame with orange lettering and bright
orange tires, police said.

If you recognize the individual in this picture, or you know where the bike is, please contact the West Deptford Police Department at 856-845-2300.

West Deptford is one of several South Jersey municipalities recently hit by bike thieves.

Others include Cherry Hill, Riverton, Berlin Borough and Woodbury, according to those town's police departments.

In addition, NPR has previously reported that there has been a likely-pandemic-inspired uptick in bike thefts across the country in recent years.

The Cherry Hill Police Department has previously offered these tips that may keep your bike from being stolen:

• Lock your bike each and every time you are leaving it alone, no matter how long or short of time you will be away from it.
• Bring your (or your kid's) bike in for the night; do not leave it on your porch or driveway.
• Obtain a serial number for your bike (if it does not already have one) and then record the number with your local police department.

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