Portland police organized a bike theft sting in downtown Portland Thursday that led to three arrests.
Officers set out “bait” bikes to lure would-be thieves, police said.
Police said that the mission was a “direct response” to an e-bike theft on July 10 in the 300 block of Southwest 10th Avenue where a team of thieves used lookouts and a power grinder to make off with the vehicle.
During Thursday’s mission, police arrested two people on outstanding warrants and a third person for first-degree theft, police said.
Police said they also seized 14 grams of cocaine from one of the suspects.
Police are still searching for the e-bike that was stolen July 10 and ask anyone with information to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 25-183852.
— Tatum Todd is a breaking news reporter who covers public safety, crime and community news. Reach them at ttodd@oregonian.com or 503-221-4313.
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