Cops Nab Suspect in Mount Pleasant Bike-Jacking

Police have arrested someone wanted for stealing a bicycle in Mount Pleasant when its owner was with it yesterday afternoon, police said.

The robbery happened on the 3100 block of Mount Pleasant Street NW about 3 p.m.

The victim was in the area when a person approached and yanked the victim’s bicycle away, according to authorities. The bike’s owner then located police officers, who canvassed the area for the robber.

Police eventually found someone matching the description of the thief and arrested the individual.

Authorities haven’t released the name of the suspect.

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