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University Police investigating bicycle theft

Editor's note: University Police have identified the individual sought in this incident. 

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State University Police are requesting assistance with an investigation of a bicycle theft that occurred March 25 in the area of the Electrical Engineering West Building bicycle parking area. Officers are attempting to identify the pictured male, who was riding a stolen bicycle but fled the area before he could be identified.

Anyone with information should contact Penn State University Police at 814-863-1111 or submit tips to Centre County CrimeStoppers via email to tip@centrecountycrimestoppers.org. Those providing information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 from Centre County CrimeStoppers.

Anonymous tips also can be submitted at http://www.police.psu.edu/psu-police/report-crime.cfm.

University Police would also like to remind the community to:

  • Do not leave personal items unattended for any period of time.
  • Report items stolen immediately to University Police.
  • If you see someone getting victimized, get involved by calling University Police at 3-1111, 911 or directly by using an emergency phone.

Penn State University Police are seeking assistance in identifying the pictured person of interest in connection with a bicycle theft that occurred March 25 in the area of the Electrical Engineering West Building bicycle parking area. Credit: Penn State University Police / Penn StateCreative Commons

Last Updated August 6, 2020