Bizarre Streaker Haunts Jersey Greenways

Road bicycle lying on grass beside a rural path — Photo: jpreat / Shutterstock

New Jersey police say a naked e-bike rider has roamed Readington’s public trails for years, and they want help naming him.

Story Snapshot

Readington Township Police report years of sporadic sightings of a nude e-bike rider on local trails.
Police say the man was seen again recently and caught on camera; they seek the public’s help.
Township sites list non-emergency contacts and online reporting for tips about incidents like this.
Trail guidance stresses shared, family-friendly use from dawn to dusk across Readington paths.

Police Seek Public’s Help To Identify Nude E-Bike Rider

Readington Township Police said they have received sporadic reports for several years of the same man riding an electric bicycle on local nature trails without clothes. The department described the rider as a “free-spirited” gentleman who ignores basic safety, including a helmet. Police said he was seen again on Friday and captured on camera. Officers asked residents with information to come forward to help identify the rider and close the case.

Police did not announce an arrest or charges and did not release a name. They framed the request as a community tip effort rather than a high-risk emergency. The township’s online pages list non-emergency options and a self-report portal for lower-level matters, guiding residents to call 911 only for urgent risks. That structure helps officers sort true emergencies from nuisance conduct that still disrupts families on public land.

Why It Matters For Families Who Use The Trails

Readington promotes its trail network as shared space for walkers, riders, and kids, open from dawn to dusk. The township notes mountain biking is allowed even if paths are not built as bikeways, which makes respect for others vital. Families deserve clean, safe recreation without indecency or shock value. Police say this rider crossed that line for years, which is why they want a name and a stop to the behavior on community property.

Maps and guides show several public paths, greenways, and recreation areas that bring hikers and cyclists into close contact. That mix works when people follow basic norms and local rules. A nude e-bike rider breaks those norms, spooks children, and distracts other users. Police are signaling a simple standard: enjoy the trails, follow the rules, and keep public spaces decent for everyone who pays to maintain them through local taxes.

How To Share Tips And What Officers Recommend

Readington’s police website lists phone numbers for non-emergency calls, records, and the main station, plus a self-reporting page for certain issues. Residents can use those channels to share the rider’s name, bike details, usual trailheads, or times he appears. Police also remind cyclists about safety, including wearing helmets. Timely tips help officers meet the rider on the trail, issue warnings or summonses as law allows, and restore normal use for families and seniors.

Police said this remains a local quality-of-life problem, not a crisis. But it speaks to a larger truth: standards matter. Communities keep freedom when people show respect for neighbors and public spaces. That starts with decency on shared trails. If you recognize the rider or have seen him, call the non-emergency line or use the township’s reporting options. One call can help end a years-long nuisance and keep Readington’s trails safe, peaceful, and family-friendly again.