Thief Targeting High End Bicycles in Austin

August 25, 2014

Austin, Texas, police say they are investigating nearly 40 nighttime burglaries in which more than 115 “high end” bicycles were stolen from garages.

Police say one suspect, whose image was captured on a homeowner’s surveillance camera, is responsible for multiple burglaries. They are seeking the public’s help in finding the man.

Members of the Austin bike community are offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Austin Crime Stoppers is offering an additional $1,000.

Police say the stolen bikes are worth between $350,000 and $400,000.

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  • August 25, 2014 at 1:36 pm
    Bob says:
    The total for all 115 bikes is $350,000 to $450,000. That is very possible. The average price would be under $4,000 per bike. I was at a bike shop a few months ago and saw ... read more
  • August 25, 2014 at 1:27 pm
    GenXUnderwriter says:
    Are you sure the estimate on the worth of the bikes is correct? There are very few cars worth $350,000 - $400,000 let alone bikes!

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