Coralville man accused of selling stolen bicycle

Hunter
04/08/24

A Coralville man was arrested on a warrant after it was determined that he stole a bicycle, then listed it online for sale.

32-year-old Mystro Blackmon of Holiday Road allegedly put the stolen bicycle online on September 29th last year. The bike, which was reportedly valued between $750 and $1500, was reportedly listed for $160 and was sold to an unknown buyer.

When questioned, Blackmon allegedly made admissions to taking possession of the stolen bicycle in Iowa City and making no attempt to return it to its rightful owner before selling it.

A warrant was issued on November 2nd, and Blackmon faces up to two years in jail if convicted on a 3rd degree Theft charge.