Thief River Falls Police Investigate E-Bike Theft

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Police are investigating the reported theft of an electric bicycle outside Park West Apartments.

The theft was reported at 4:38 p.m. on September 28.

According to the police report, someone stole an e-bike from outside the apartment complex.

The brief report did not identify a suspect.

It also did not provide a description or estimated value of the stolen bicycle.

E-Bike Reported Stolen Outside Apartment Complex

Police received the theft report during the late afternoon.

The incident was reported outside Park West Apartments in Thief River Falls.

No information was provided about when the bicycle was last seen.

The report also did not state whether the e-bike had been locked or secured.

No details were released about the bicycle’s make, model, or color.

The information provided does not indicate whether surveillance video was available.

Police also did not identify any witnesses in the brief report.

The report does not name anyone as a suspect in the theft.

It also does not state whether the stolen e-bike has been recovered.

No arrest or citation was listed in connection with the incident.

The investigation could continue if police receive additional information.

Details may also change if the bicycle is recovered or a suspect is identified.

Minnesota theft law covers taking property without the owner’s consent under certain circumstances.

The level of a theft charge can depend on the property’s value and other facts.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.52 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Anyone with information about a local theft may contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.

Owners of e-bikes can also record serial numbers and keep photographs of their bicycles.

Those records can help identify property if it is later recovered.

The report provided no additional information about the September 28 incident.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.