Crime & Safety
Santa Monica Police Seek to Reunite Stolen Bikes With Owners
The thefts of the bicycles from carports in Santa Monica date back to October 2012.
Police are looking for the owners of more than 40 bicycles recovered following the arrest of a theft suspect.
The thefts of the bicycles from carports in Santa Monica date back to October 2012, according to Sgt. Richard Lewis of the Santa Monica Police Department.
The arrest was made on May 6, but the suspect's name was not released. The bicycles were recovered from the suspect's Los Angeles home during a search warrant.
Victims are being invited to view the recovered stolen bicycles at the Santa Monica Police Department located at 333 Olympic Dr., Santa Monica on June 22 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on June 29 between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Victims are asked to bring a copy of their police report; the report number and/or any receipts or photos that will help identify the bike.
Investigators believe that many of the recovered bicycles may not have been reported stolen. Victims will be allowed to file a report at the station, before viewing the bicycles.
The list below is only of the brands of the bicycles recovered:
A2B
Giant
Mongoose
Specialized
Univega
Cannondale
Gary Fisher
Micargi
Schwinn
3G
Czee Spirit
Golden Road
Novara
Sixthreezero
Diamondback
GT
Nirve
Trek
Electra
K2
Pynacraft
Top
Road Power
Firmstrong
Kona
Raleigh
Versato
Anyone with questions regarding the recovered bicycles should call Det. David Haro at (310) 458-8432; Sergeant Henry Ramirez at (310) 458-8453; or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8495.
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