Crime & Safety
'Bait Bike' Snares Concord Man In Danville
Carlos Villanueva, 43, of Concord was arrested by Danville police after officers set up a sting operation in their town.
DANVILLE, CA — An alleged bicycle thief is behind bars after Danville police conducted a recent sting operation.
Carlos Villanueva, 43, of Concord was arrested Friday at 12:35 p.m. 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 allegedly cut the lock and tried to make a getaway.
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After he was apprehended, Villanueva was booked into Martinez Detention Facility on a grand theft charge. 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 https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/bike-lock.html for information on choosing a good bike lock.
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