The Elk Valley RCMP arrested three Cranbrook residents for stealing bikes in Fernie.
Police got a report at approximately 7:50 p.m on Saturday from a witness who saw a few bike locks cut near the Railyard Dog Park.
The witness observed and took a photo of three people loading a black E-bike into the back of a green van.
An officer located the van on Highway 3 near Elko and all three people were arrested.
“Three bicycles, one of which was the E-bike reported stolen just minutes before, were located in the back of the van during a search incidental to arrest,” said S/Sgt. Svend Nielsen
“It is worth noting that the suspects were already in the process of breaking the bicycles down for part sales while leaving the area.”
Police say all three were known to police in Cranbrook.
Each person was arrested and released on undertakings with a number of conditions, one of which included a no go to Fernie unless travelling along Highway 3 or attending court.
Two of the bikes have been returned to the owners.
The remaining bike is a BMX style with a visible serial number. It’s in police custody and the owner can contact Elk Valley Regional RCMP at 250-425-6233.
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