Custom tricycle stolen from Alta Vista man with Parkinson's; police seek suspect
A specially made adult trike built for an elderly man with advanced Parkinson's was taken from a residential driveway between July 12 and 14.
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Ottawa police are looking for a man who stole a custom-made adult tricycle from an Alta Vista residential driveway, a loss that has left an elderly resident without the mobility aid he depended on.
The theft happened between July 12 and 14. The trike was specifically built for an elderly man with advanced Parkinson's disease — a device that allowed him to maintain independence and mobility the way a standard bicycle cannot.
Police describe the suspect as a male with long, brown curly hair past his shoulders and tanned skin. He was wearing a red T-shirt, black pants with patches, black rubber or motorcycle-style boots, and was carrying a black backpack at the time of the theft.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the stolen tricycle is asked to contact Ottawa Police Service at 613-236-1222, extension 4713. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at crimestoppers.ca.
The facts
When was the tricycle stolen?
The custom tricycle was stolen from an Alta Vista residential driveway between July 12 and 14, 2026.
Who was the tricycle built for?
The tricycle was custom-made for an elderly man with advanced Parkinson's disease to help him maintain independence and mobility.
How can you describe the suspect?
The suspect is a male with long, brown curly hair past his shoulders and tanned skin. He was wearing a red T-shirt, black pants with patches, black rubber or motorcycle-style boots, and carrying a black backpack.
