Police hunt pair after mobility trike theft leaves disabled man stranded

Police are seeking to identify the two people in these photos, after an electric trike was stolen last week, in Northcote.

The theft occurred outside the Woolworths at Northlands Shopping Centre on Main North Road, just before 3pm on Thursday 23 July.

The owner of the trike, Julian, has cerebral palsy and relies on it to get around. Since it was stolen, he has lost his independence.

“Police would love to get Julian’s trike back to him, and we believe these two people could assist in our enquiries, and we would like to speak with them.

“Unfortunately, we have not been able to identify them from their moped’s registration plate.

“If this is you, or you have any information that could help identify them or locate the trike, please contact 105 – either online or over the phone.”

Please reference file number 260723/9966.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.