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Crime He Almost Got a Free Bike

Crime
Back Story, Visalia:


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"VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — A downtown Visalia bike shop is speaking out after a video showing a suspected bike theft went viral online.

Sierra Bicycle Werks says a bicycle seen in a video is their Electra brand bike, and that the incident quickly unfolded when a man attempted to take it without paying.
That's when one of the shop's employees came rushing out and tackled the thief.
No one was hurt and the bike was successfully recovered.

The owners of the shop say this is just one of many incidents they've had involving break-in's and thefts.
They've had their windowns broken and one incident that resulted in a major insurance claim and increased premiums.

For a small, locally owned shop, they say those losses are difficult to absorb.
he business emphasized that it operates in a neighborhood with many unhoused and low-income residents and regularly works to support the community.
Owners say they often provide free minor repairs, discounts, or low-cost solutions for customers who cannot afford full-priced services.
They say the response seen in the video was a split-second, impulsive reaction, driven by frustration and concern over continued theft.
“It’s honestly something we hate having to deal with as often as we do,” the shop shared in a statement.

Visalia police responded quickly to the scene and the thief was taken into custody.

The shop says they were told the man was also involved in other disturbances in the area that same evening"
 
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I'm gonna steal your bicycle, and ride it when I like,

Bicycle, Bicycle.
 
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