Iowa City man faces felony charge after alleged theft of e-bike

Hunter
09/18/24

An Iowa City man was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing an e-bike from a store.

Police say 37-year-old Christopher Garrett took the new Specialized Diverge Comp E5 bicycle worth $2500 from Geoff’s Bike and Ski on South Gilbert Street.  He allegedly walked past all points of sale with the bike.

Police located Garrett on the bike, which still had the new tags attached.

He was charged with 2nd degree Theft, a Class D Felony punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years if convicted.