Dirt bike rider gets away in Kingsville

For those drivers who’ve witnessed off-road dirt bikers popping wheelies on urban streets in the area, the OPP are aware of the situation and attempting to deal with it.

The problem is, without being able to pursue the Evel Knievel wannabees, they’ve been unable to lay any charges.

Last week in Kingsville, one such daredevil was seen in the middle of the afternoon on Main Street East.

Observed by an OPP officer around 3:30 pm on Monday, June 13, the rider — with no license plate — took off after the officer activated his emergency signals. He was seen performing a wheelie as he fled.

The motorized acrobat is described as wearing a black t-shirt, shorts and shoes, with a green helmet with visor. It was a small off-road motorcycle with a red gas tank and front fender and white rear side panels.

A similar culprit has been spotted numerous times along Erie Street South and Robson Road in Leamington.

The off-road abilities of the bikes make it difficult for officers to pursue them and apprehend them safely.

Any person with information who can identify the rider is asked to contact the OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.catchcrooks.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.