Bike stolen outside Colorado Walmart returned to 12-year-old boy
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted a message on X, announcing that a 12-year-old boy's bike that was stolen by a suspect outside of a Walmart has been returned.
A week ago, we posted the story of a 12-year-old boy, Alex, who locked his bike up in front of the Walmart on Coalmine Ave and went in to buy some fishing tackle. A suspect saw the bike, stole bolt cutters from Walmart, cut the lock, and stole the bike. We are happy to announce… pic.twitter.com/oNwx0aO4My
— Jeffco Sheriff (@jeffcosheriffco) June 29, 2024
Jeffco deputies said the bike was returned to the 12-year-old, named Alex, in perfect condition and thanked the public's help.
Investigators said on June 19 around 1:15 p.m., the boy rode his bike to the Walmart located at 13420 Coalmine Ave, to buy fishing tackle when he locked up his bike outside and went inside the store.
The suspect went into the store where he stole bolt cutters and used them to steal the bike.
Although the bike was returned, deputies are still searching for the suspect. He was described as a white male who was wearing a blue T-shirt with the words COLUMBIA and a logo on the back, blue/black shorts, white tennis shoes with black short socks and a black and white baseball hat with a logo.
Anyone with additional information are encouraged by law enforcement to call the tip line at 303-271-5612. Tipsters can remain anonymous.