hotbike
05-01-08, 02:48 PM
I came across this article today, and I'm posting it because there were a lot of stolen bikes recovered by the Police. Look at the picture, is your bike among them?
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/index.cfm?event=news.view&id=A5094D17-19B9-E2E2-67EA7D6AAC6B4C5B
Greg Kaylor
Banner Staff Writer
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Cleveland Police following up on a case and a warrant attempt uncovered an alleged theft ring where bicycles appeared to be the main target. One arrest has been made and others could follow as the investigation continues.
Dennis Sneed, 25, has been charged with one count of theft of more than $10,000.
Lt. David Bishop of Cleveland Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division said the case began to unfold after officers Scott Criddle, Dennis Hughes and Daniel Gibbs went to a Maple Street residence to serve a warrant. When officers knocked on the door at the residence, the occupant opened the door and in plain sight was a bicycle which had been reported stolen. Criddle recognized the features of the bike, which was valued at $6,000, according to an affidavit filed by Detective Brian Pritchard.
After receiving consent to search the home, officers located approximatly 80 bicycles and other items believed to have been stolen over the past two years, according to Bishop.
Officials confirmed through the National Crime Information Center database that a number of the bikes had been reported stolen as well as two laptop computers.
According to Bishop, six laptops were seized as the investigation continues. Several desktop computers were also confiscated as well as several hundred allegedly illegally copied movies.
While investigators were on the scene, Sneed allegedly arrived at the residence riding a bicycle.
Officers and detectives worked throughout the early morning hours today to recover the allegedly stolen bikes which included the brands -- Trek, Schwinn, Tomac and others, along with computers and movies.
Bishop indicated at least one juvenile could also be involved in the alleged thefts of the bikes.
Assisting in the initial investigation were officers Josh Nix, Billy Cochran, Victor Cleveland, Sgt. Mike Moses, Lt. Steve Tyson, Tom Castello and Bradley County deputies Tim Robinson and Willie Espinoza.
Crime Scene Investigators Jeff Griggs and Andy Wattenbarger are also involved in the ongoing investigation.
"Anyone who may have reported bicycles or computers stolen during the past two years should contact our offices," said Bishop.
Investigators plan on pulling posted reports in an effort to locate the owners.
Bishop directed calls concerning the items to Evidence Technician Sandra Caywood.
Caywood can be reached at 476-1121, Ext. 3155.
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/index.cfm?event=news.view&id=A5094D17-19B9-E2E2-67EA7D6AAC6B4C5B
Greg Kaylor
Banner Staff Writer
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Cleveland Police following up on a case and a warrant attempt uncovered an alleged theft ring where bicycles appeared to be the main target. One arrest has been made and others could follow as the investigation continues.
Dennis Sneed, 25, has been charged with one count of theft of more than $10,000.
Lt. David Bishop of Cleveland Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division said the case began to unfold after officers Scott Criddle, Dennis Hughes and Daniel Gibbs went to a Maple Street residence to serve a warrant. When officers knocked on the door at the residence, the occupant opened the door and in plain sight was a bicycle which had been reported stolen. Criddle recognized the features of the bike, which was valued at $6,000, according to an affidavit filed by Detective Brian Pritchard.
After receiving consent to search the home, officers located approximatly 80 bicycles and other items believed to have been stolen over the past two years, according to Bishop.
Officials confirmed through the National Crime Information Center database that a number of the bikes had been reported stolen as well as two laptop computers.
According to Bishop, six laptops were seized as the investigation continues. Several desktop computers were also confiscated as well as several hundred allegedly illegally copied movies.
While investigators were on the scene, Sneed allegedly arrived at the residence riding a bicycle.
Officers and detectives worked throughout the early morning hours today to recover the allegedly stolen bikes which included the brands -- Trek, Schwinn, Tomac and others, along with computers and movies.
Bishop indicated at least one juvenile could also be involved in the alleged thefts of the bikes.
Assisting in the initial investigation were officers Josh Nix, Billy Cochran, Victor Cleveland, Sgt. Mike Moses, Lt. Steve Tyson, Tom Castello and Bradley County deputies Tim Robinson and Willie Espinoza.
Crime Scene Investigators Jeff Griggs and Andy Wattenbarger are also involved in the ongoing investigation.
"Anyone who may have reported bicycles or computers stolen during the past two years should contact our offices," said Bishop.
Investigators plan on pulling posted reports in an effort to locate the owners.
Bishop directed calls concerning the items to Evidence Technician Sandra Caywood.
Caywood can be reached at 476-1121, Ext. 3155.