ANOTHER Criminal Mountain Biker!

http://www.redding.com/news/2009/dec...ycle-burglary/

Teen's holiday ends with bicycle burglary

A 17-year-old Redding boy apparently didn't get the bicycle he wanted
for Christmas.

But he did get one early Saturday morning.

Unfortunately for him, Redding police made him give it back.

The boy, who was not identified by police because he's a juvenile, was
arrested on suspicion of burglary after he allegedly broke into the
Chain Gang Bike Shop on Division Street about 12:30 a.m., police said.

Police said the boy allegedly smashed a window at the business and
then stole a new mountain bike valued at $3,799. He also took various
bicycle parts valued at about $1,800, police said.

Officer Jeff Schmidt, who responded within five minutes to a burglary
alarm at the business, spotted the boy riding the Yeti-brand, carbon-
fiber bicycle in the area and stopped him, police said.

The boy ultimately admitted to the burglary, police said, adding that
the bicycle and bicycle parts were returned to the business owner.

The boy was released to a parent, police said.

Reporter Jim Schultz can be reached at 225-8223 or at
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