Perry County Sheriff Seeks Public Help Finding Stolen Dirt Bike

The Perry County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to help locate a stolen dirt bike that was taken from Baker Street in Combs on December 18. Law enforcement publicized the theft on December 22 and described the vehicle as a red 2023 Honda CRF 450R. Officials asked anyone with information to contact the Perry County Sheriff’s Office or Perry County E911.

The loss of a late model off road motorcycle carries both economic and community implications for a rural county where off road vehicles are commonly used for recreation and, in some areas, day to day travel. Stolen motorcycles often represent hundreds to thousands of dollars in lost property for individual owners. Beyond the direct replacement cost, thefts can raise insurance premiums and strain local resources when officers must divert time to investigate and recover high value items.

Local safety is also at stake. Stolen bikes are sometimes used in unlicensed operation on roads or sold through informal networks away from Perry County, complicating recovery efforts. Prompt public reporting improves the odds of retrieval, because recent sightings or information about unfamiliar buyers or repair activity can give investigators actionable leads.

Investigators continue to build a timeline of the theft and are reviewing patrol logs and any available camera footage from the Baker Street area. Residents who saw suspicious activity around December 18 or noticed someone moving a red 2023 Honda CRF 450R are encouraged to call with details. Providing a quick description of time, direction of travel, or vehicle modifications can be helpful.

For anyone with tips the Sheriff’s Office requests contact through their normal nonemergency line or by calling Perry County E911. Community cooperation remains the most effective tool in returning stolen property and deterring further thefts, and local officials say that timely information from neighbors can make a decisive difference in small county investigations.