Middletown Township, PA — Police in Bucks County are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing a 12-year-old girl’s electric scooter outside a Wawa in Middletown Township.
According to the Middletown Township Police Department, the theft happened at the Bristol–Oxford Valley Wawa, where investigators say the suspect took the child’s e-scooter valued at approximately $1,000.
Authorities released a public request for assistance Saturday as officers worked to identify the individual and recover the stolen property.
Police Seek Identification of Suspect
Investigators have not released details about how the theft occurred or whether the scooter was locked at the time it disappeared.
The department shared the suspect’s image publicly and urged residents to help identify the man seen in connection with the case.
The theft involved a high-value electric scooter belonging to a 12-year-old girl, adding emotional weight to the investigation as police attempt to recover the property.
Key Points
• Middletown Township police say a suspect stole a 12-year-old girl’s e-scooter from a Wawa
• The scooter was valued at about $1,000, according to investigators
• Police are asking the public to help identify the suspect
Retail parking lots and convenience stores have increasingly become common locations for e-scooter and bicycle thefts because riders often leave them unattended for short periods while shopping.
The Bristol–Oxford Valley Wawa is located in a busy commercial corridor that sees constant vehicle and pedestrian traffic throughout the day.
How to Contact Police
Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity or the whereabouts of the stolen scooter is asked to contact Officer Matthew Balint of the Middletown Township Police Department.
Police provided the following contact numbers:
- 215-949-1000
- 215-750-3845 ext. 4114
Authorities are also encouraging residents to share the department’s post in hopes of generating additional leads.