Crime & Safety
Raleigh County, WV Deputies Investigate Theft of 4 Minibikes
MOUNT HOPE, WV — Authorities in southern West Virginia are asking for the public's help Friday, Nov. 6, as investigators work to identify those responsible for the theft of four minibikes from a Ralei
By Owen Prescott · 2026-11-06T16:04:36.476Z
MOUNT HOPE, WV — Authorities in southern West Virginia are asking for the public's help Friday, Nov. 6, as investigators work to identify those responsible for the theft of four minibikes from a Raleigh County retail store.
According to the Raleigh County Sheriff 's Office, four Black Viper minibikes were stolen from Rural King, located at 100 Crossroads Mall in Mount Hope, during the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
The sheriff's office announced that investigators are actively working to identify the individual or individuals responsible and recover the stolen vehicles.
Surveillance Images Released in Theft Investigation The department's public information release included surveillance photographs connected to the incident.
The images show an individual handling what appears to be a small motorized bike, along with another view of a person near a minibike.
Investigators have not publicly identified anyone responsible for the theft or announced any arrests.
Authorities also have not disclosed the estimated value of the four stolen minibikes or provided additional details about how the theft occurred.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Deputies Ask Residents to Report Information The sheriff's office is encouraging anyone who may have information about the incident or the whereabouts of the stolen minibikes to come forward.
Residents who witnessed suspicious activity near the Rural King store around Oct. 29 or have information that could help locate the vehicles are asked to contact law enforcement.
Tips can be submitted directly to the Raleigh County Sheriff's Office or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
The department has not announced whether the minibikes have been recovered or whether additional surveillance footage will be released.
Authorities continue working to determine who was involved and where the stolen property may have been taken.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact investigators rather than attempt to confront individuals believed to be involved.