Area transient arrested for bike theft

Hunter
12/29/22

An area transient who was allegedly in possession of a stolen bike earlier this month has been arrested.

At approximately 5:15 pm December 12th, 53-year-old Bradley Allen was reportedly found on the 800 block of South Riverside Drive in possession of a Trek e-bike. A check of the identification on the bike showed that it had been reported stolen to the Coralville Police Department. When asked about the bike, Allen allegedly made admissions about possessing the bike and the lock that was being used to secure the bike to a tree when officers located it.

A warrant was issued for Allen’s arrest on December 15th; Allen was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon. He’s been charged with 2nd degree Theft, a Class D Felony. If convicted on the charge, Allen could be sentenced to up to five years in prison.