Crime & Safety
Video Footage Nabs Alleged CTA Bike Thief
Chicago man charged with misdemeanor after surveillance posted at Linden Avenue station.

A Chicago man faces a misdemeanor theft charge after allegedly being caught on surveillance stealing a $300 bicycle from a rack at the Linden Avenue CTA station in Wilmette.
Detectives set up surveillance of the bicycle racks in response to recent thefts from that same location. On July 16 at 2:15 p.m., they arrested 33-year-old Thomas Kusiciel, who was allegedly observed by detectives stealing the bike on surveillance.
The State’s Attorney’s office denied felony charges.
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