Police in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, are searching for a dirt bike driver who evaded a traffic stop on Sunday night (December 7). The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when a Mechanicsburg officer observed the dirt bike running a stop sign at the intersection of North Arch Street and East Schoolside Drive. The officer attempted to stop the rider, who was seen laying the bike down on the road before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was last spotted near Silver Spring Road and North Walnut Street, riding a green and white bike and wearing a black-and-white helmet with dark clothing. The Mechanicsburg Police Department has released dashcam footage of the incident and is urging anyone with information to contact them at 717-691-3300.
The dirt bike was not using its lights when the officer first noticed it. The police are actively seeking leads to identify the suspect and resolve the case.