Police release images after dangerous riding reported at community track
North Vancouver RCMP have appealed to the public for assistance after a group of youths were reported riding e-scooters and e-dirt bikes on the Fen Burdett track, an area intended for pedestrians and recreational users. Multiple complaints reached police around 2 p.m. on Wednesday concerning riders travelling at high speeds and performing stunts on both the sidewalk and the track near 1648 Jones Ave.
According to the RCMP, officers arrived after the group had already left the scene. Investigators have since released images of the youths in the hope that members of the public can provide information to help identify them.
“The Fen Burdett track is intended to provide a safe recreational space for pedestrians,”
“The operation of motorized vehicles on the track not only creates significant safety concerns for other users but can also result in damage to the track surface and surrounding infrastructure. E-dirt bikes are also prohibited on public roadways, and we are asking anyone who can identify the riders to contact police.” — North Vancouver RCMP Cpl. Mansoor Sahak
The RCMP statement highlights two core issues: the immediate safety of other track users, and the potential for physical damage to the track and nearby infrastructure when motorized vehicles are used irresponsibly. Both concerns resonate in a city where neighbourhood greenways and dedicated recreational corridors are under pressure from increased use and varied transport modes.
- When the incident occurred: around 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
- Location: Fen Burdett track, near 1648 Jones Ave.
- How to report: contact North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311, quoting file number 26-16821.
City residents who frequently use community tracks and sidewalks have in recent years navigated a growing variety of personal mobility devices. The RCMP’s appeal underscores the tension between encouraging active, outdoor recreation and ensuring those spaces remain safe and resilient against damage from heavier or motorised equipment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Time reported | ~2 p.m. |
| Location | Fen Burdett track (near 1648 Jones Ave.) |
| Police contact | 604-985-1311 |
| File number | 26-16821 |
For neighbours and regular users of the Fen Burdett track, the RCMP’s advisory is a reminder that public recreational spaces rely on shared norms and enforcement to remain safe. While the police have asked anyone with information to come forward, the release of images also invites questions about how the city and community groups might better deter risky behaviour before incidents escalate.
City officials were not quoted in the RCMP release. The police emphasised that e-dirt bikes are prohibited on public roadways — a legal point that further complicates their presence in multi-use spaces like the Fen Burdett track. Residents with concerns about recurring incidents or damage to recreational infrastructure may wish to raise them with local councillors or the parks department in addition to providing tips to investigators.
The RCMP asked anyone who can identify the youths to call 604-985-1311 and quote file number 26-16821. Investigators will use any credible leads to determine whether charges or further enforcement action are appropriate.
