Police Seek ID of Suspect in Aberdeen E-Bike Theft

The Aberdeen Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the man they believe stole an e-bike from a local business.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 9:25pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged e-bike lock or component, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the theft of an e-bike.The Aberdeen Police Department seeks the public's help in identifying a suspect believed to have stolen a local business's e-bike.Aberdeen Today

The Aberdeen Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man they believe stole an e-bike from a business located in the 300 block of West Bel Air Avenue. The police have released a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone with information about his identity to contact Officer Cretaro.

Why it matters

E-bike thefts have been on the rise in many communities, posing challenges for local law enforcement and impacting residents who rely on these environmentally-friendly modes of transportation. The Aberdeen Police Department is hoping to identify the suspect and recover the stolen e-bike.

The details

According to the police report, the e-bike was stolen from a business in the 300 block of West Bel Air Avenue in Aberdeen, Maryland. The department has released a photo of the suspected thief and is asking the public to contact Officer Cretaro if they can identify the individual.

  • The e-bike theft is believed to have occurred on April 14, 2026.

The players

Aberdeen Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Aberdeen, Maryland that is investigating the e-bike theft and seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect.

Officer Cretaro

The Aberdeen police officer leading the investigation and asking the public to contact him with any information about the suspect's identity.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone who knows the identity of this person is asked to contact Officer Cretaro at 410-272-2121 or via email at mcretaro@aberdeenmd.gov. All tips are confidential.”

— Aberdeen Police Department

What’s next

The Aberdeen Police Department is actively investigating the e-bike theft and is encouraging the public to come forward with any information that could help identify the suspect.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the growing problem of e-bike thefts in communities across the country, and the importance of local law enforcement working closely with residents to recover stolen property and hold perpetrators accountable.