RPD asks for public assistance in reporting illegal ATVs and dirt bikes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department is requesting the support of the community in their efforts to recover illegal dirtbikes and ATVs.
Many off-road vehicles have been stolen to be modified with certain features that are illegal. RPD has stated that the large number of them seen in the area has been an issue they've been trying to handle for years.
RPD believes they are being sold illegally at pop-up events around the area.
When residents encounter a dirt bike or ATV in a non-emergency situation, authorities advise the community to provide tips, including pop-up events that occur and the various locations where off-road vehicles may be stored and repaired.
When at least 50 ATVs and dirt bikes are collected, they will be destroyed at the RPD Auto Impound.
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Investigators ask residents to contact 311 or use the City of Rochester's Report It app to share information when available.
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