Crime & Safety

Five Caught With Stolen Bikes: Maplewood Police

The five picked up by police were juveniles, authorities said.

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The summer activity of stealing bikes was slowed in Maplewood this month as police caught a group of thieves on July 5.

According to authorities, during the afternoon hours several bicycles were reported stolen. Five juveniles were stopped by patrols and found to be in possession of the bicycles, police said.

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