CANONSBURG, Pa. — The Canonsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who threw items at moving vehicles on Sunday evening.
The reports came in between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. as the suspects were driving through Canonsburg. Investigators believe the individuals are likely juveniles who wore hoodies and covered their faces to hide their identities.
“We received multiple police reports of these two driving through town throwing items at moving cars that potentially could have caused a serious accident,” the department said in a Facebook post.
Chief Alexander Coghill told Channel 11 that Canonsburg police believe the two teenage boys are between the ages of 14 and 16, so there’s a very strong possibility they don’t even have their driver’s licenses and are riding this type of e-bike illegally in more ways than one.
Coghill said the teens threw eggs, cans, iced tea containers, and more at passing cars. He said at least one of those cars reported damage.
He said this is a high-speed type of e-bike, similar to an electric motorcycle, that has been seen speeding through red lights and stop signs while putting lives at risk.
Neighbors who live on several streets, including West College, North Jefferson, Arlington Drive, and East Pitt, reported seeing the pair.
“We know these same two individuals, at least by their clothing and the type of bike, are responsible for a lot of antagonizing,” Coghill said. “They’ve gone to different festivals, they’ve been on Interstate 79, they’ve been wreaking havoc throughout our area.”
Coghill said they’ve had issues with e-bike riders for a while, but he says this most recent incident involving Minor has taken things to a new level.
“If you cause an accident and are cited by a police officer, it’s going to affect your licensing status later when you are eligible to drive,” Coghill said.
Police are encouraging anyone with information to call the Canonsburg Police Department at 724.745.8020 ext. 519 and leave a message.
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