Crime & Safety

Bike Burglar Busted: Nashville Police

A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of bicycles from a Nashville bike shop is behind bars.

NASHVILLE, TN — An alleged bike burglar is behind bars after his arrest Thursday.

Metro Police said Marcus Dotson broke into Green Fleet Messengers bike shop at least four times in the last week, stealing thousands of dollars of bicycles and bike gear. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Middle Tennessee Patch morning newsletter.)

Investigators said Dotson, 52, admitted to the thefts. He is charged with four counts of burglary in addition to two outstanding drug charges.

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