BC Highway Patrol releases video warning about dangers of youth electric motorcycle riders

BC Highway Patrol has released video showing the dangers of young riders fleeing from police on electric motorcycles and is asking the public to help identify a North Vancouver rider.

Police say the incident happened on Aug. 28, 2026, at about 6:11 p.m., when an officer attempted to stop an electric motorcycle on Grand Boulevard in North Vancouver.

Instead of stopping, the rider accelerated through a stop sign and fled from police.

The rider appeared to have limited riding skills and nearly collided with a vehicle while fleeing. The officer decided not to pursue and immediately pulled over to prevent the young rider from seriously injuring himself or someone else.

Sergeant Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol says parents should carefully consider the risks before purchasing electric “off-road” motorcycles for their children, particularly those without pedals or signal lights that are not intended for use on public roads.

“We’re seeing an increasing number of young riders who attempt to bait police into a pursuit,” McLaughlin said. “This is stupid. Police are trying to keep everyone safe, and we need parents to start helping us out so we can prevent their kids from hurting themselves, or worse.”

The rider's face has been blurred in the video in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Police are asking anyone who recognizes the rider to come forward.

The rider is described as a male believed to be between 14 and 18 years old, with a skinny build and brown skin. He was clean-shaven with a receding chin and was wearing a white bicycle helmet with a visor, a black hoodie, black cuffed jeans and black Adidas sneakers.

Anyone who knows the identity of the rider is asked to contact BC Highway Patrol in Squamish at 604-892-6100.