Sonoma Co. Man Falls For 'Bike Bait,' Arrested In Sting Operation

SONOMA COUNTY, CA – Santa Rosa police arrested a man early this morning in a downtown holiday Bait Bike sting operation, a police sergeant said.

Anthony Manuel Briseno, 26, of Santa Rosa, was arrested on suspicion of stealing a bicycle that police used as bait to catch thieves, Sgt. Marcus Sprague said.

Briseno was booked in the Sonoma County Jail for grand theft, possession of stolen property, possession of a controlled substance and violation of probation.

Police said they conduct such bait operations, including bait packages left on residential porches, to prevent thefts during the holidays.

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