Crime & Safety
Concord Man Snared By 'Bait Bike' In Danville, Police Say
Carlos Villanueva, 43, of Concord was arrested after Danville police officers set up a sting operation.
DANVILLE, CA — An alleged bicycle thief is behind bars after Danville police conducted a recent sting operation. Carlos Villanueva, 43, of Concord was arrested at 12:35 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, on Camille Avenue at Iron Horse Trail after Danville police set out a "bait bike" equipped with a GPS device.
The decoy bike was placed at the intersection of Hartz and Railroad avenues with a lock on it; Villanueva is accused of cutting the lock and trying to make a getaway, according to Danville police.
After he was apprehended, Villanueva was booked into Martinez Detention Facility on a grand theft charge, police said.
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His bail was set at $25,000, according to jail records.
Danville police are encouraging cyclists to use dependable locks to keep their rigs safe. The department recommends visiting Rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bike-lock.html for information on choosing a good bike lock.
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— By Danville Patch Editor Toni McAllister
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