Police: Delivery people targeted for electric bikes

PHILADEPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia Police are looking for two suspects who are allegedly targeting food delivery people for their electric bikes.

One suspect has been identified as William Mack, 42, of the 2900 block of Yorkship Road in Camden.

The second suspect has not been identified, but is described as a black male in his 30s, clean shaven and standing 5'5" to 5'8" tall.

There have been one dozen incidents since March.

Investigators say the incidents are very similar. It begins with a phone call to a restaurant that uses electric bikes as a delivery vehicle.

When the delivery person arrives at the location, they are robbed at gunpoint with the bike, cash and cell phones stolen.

Police say the bikes are valued at upwards of $1,500.

According to investigators, the delivery locations are always different, but two separate phone numbers are being used.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Detectives at 215-686-3093 or call 911.