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Man Hops Fence After Trying To Steal Mountain Bike: Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County and Watsonville officials responded to an attempted bike theft overnight Tuesday.

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The bike owner was able to take his bike back from the thief, who escaped.
The bike owner was able to take his bike back from the thief, who escaped. (Santa Cruz Police Department)

SANTA CRUZ, CA — A stranger entered the backyard of a home on the 700 block of Capitola Road overnight Saturday and tried to steal a mountain bike, according to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office. The resident got his bike back before the stranger hopped the fence and took off.

Sheriff's deputies set up a perimeter around the home, but couldn't find anyone. The Watsonville Police Department brought a K-9 to aid in the search.

The sheriff's office asks that anyone who sees suspicious activity report it to authorities.

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