New Braunfels, Texas Police Search for Thieves Who Stole $60K in E-Bikes
An investigation is underway after a brazen theft at a Texas Hill Country bike shop left the New Braunfels community reeling. Surveillance footage captured the alleged thieves as they made off with tens of thousands of dollars worth of electric bikes from Pedego Bikes on the morning of October 25.
According to the New Braunfels Police Department (NBPD), the individuals behind the theft stole a U-Haul truck from the U-Box at a U-Haul store in the 900 block of IH-35 South. They then headed to the bike shop around 2:30 a.m., where they loaded multiple e-bikes and batteries valued at over $60,000 into the moving truck.
Surveillance images from the scene show the U-Haul truck, as well as one suspect scaling the shop and crawling on the floor during the burglary. The police are asking the public for assistance in identifying the individuals involved in this crime.
Description of the Stolen U-Haul:
- License Plate: AE37747 (Arizona)
- Design: U-Haul’s Venture Across America design #135, featuring a firefly from Indiana.
In their effort to recover the stolen merchandise and apprehend the suspects, the NBPD has urged anyone with information to come forward. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $4,000 for tips leading to an arrest or grand jury indictment.
If you have any information regarding the stolen U-Haul or the individuals involved in this theft, you can contact the New Braunfels Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to Comal County Crime Stoppers at (830) 620-8477 or online.
As the search continues, residents and travelers in the region are advised to keep an eye out for the stolen U-Haul, which could appear in unexpected places.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story, and let’s hope for the swift recovery of these valuable e-bikes and the apprehension of those responsible.
Have you seen the stolen U-Haul or have information about the theft? Help us bring the culprits to justice and recover the stolen e-bikes! Contact the New Braunfels Police Department or share your tips anonymously with Comal County Crime Stoppers at (830) 620-8477.
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Photo credit via New Braunfels Police Department
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