Stolen Bike Quickly Recovered In Danville, Arrest Made

DANVILLE, CA — A young Danville resident, who had his bike stolen from a restaurant in the 400 block of San Ramon Valley Boulevard on Tuesday, got it back after video surfaced of the suspected thief.

Within 24 hours of the theft, Mark Linn, 49, was arrested in Lafayette. He was captured on nearby video surveillance "just prior to the crime," Danville police said. "Officers were able to quickly identify the suspect from the video."

Linn, a transient, was arrested and booked into Martinez Detention Facility. The bike, which was unlocked at the time of the theft, was returned to the owner by police.

“I am very appreciative that the business had video and was able to immediately provide a copy to our officers," said Danville Police Chief Allan Shields. "The Danville Police Department encourages business and residential owners to install cameras to monitor their property, with the intent that the cameras can assist law enforcement in solving crimes ... .”