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Brockville police looking to identify suspect after speeding dirt bike flees officers

Photo via Brockville Police Service

The Brockville Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an e-bike/dirt bike driver after they reportedly failed to stop for police while travelling 86 km/h in a 60 km/h zone.

Police say the event occurred at about 9 p.m. on the evening of Monday, June 16.

“In accordance with public safety considerations, no pursuit was initiated, and officers discontinued the stop attempt,” a media release explains.

At this time, the identity of the rider remains unknown. Police provided the photo of the suspect and, who wearing grey, with the e-bike/dirt bike in question.

Police are reminding all road users that:

  • Failing to stop for police is a serious offence that poses significant risks to the public.
  • High speeds with any conveyance including e-bikes or off-road style motorcycles on public roads create dangerous conditions for pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists.
  • Officers continuously assess risk before initiating pursuits, and decisions are made with

“Public safety as the top priority,” police say. “Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Brockville Police Service at 613-342-0127 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-

TIPS(8477).

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