Crime & Safety
Grand Theft Alleged in Bicycle Heist
A 20-year-old man faces charges after stealing an expensive bike from a downtown Napa worker, according to police. Arrest information does not indicate a conviction.
A man whose bicycle was stolen in downtown Napa helped police arrest the suspected thief Tuesday night, according to a shift activity log from the :
A resident had his bicycle stolen from his workplace in downtown Napa after locking it and taking the front wheel into work.
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He later saw the suspect on his bicycle at Lincoln and Soscol avenues.
He summoned police, who located the suspect, 20 year old Simon Jacks.
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Jacks admitted he had stolen the bike by cutting the lock. He then took the bike to a local bike shop where he purchased a new front tire and wheel.
Jacks was booked at the on suspicion of grand theft over $950 and possession of stolen property, police said.
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