Several Stolen Bikes Recovered; Arrests Made after Search Warrant

BOULDER, Colo. – The Boulder Police Department has arrested three people and recovered nearly a dozen high end bikes and scooters thanks to good investigative work.

Detectives are now asking the public if any of the recovered wheels pictured here belong to you. The recovered bikes can be viewed below.

If you think one of these items belong to you, please contact BPD Property and Evidence at 303-441-3340. You will be required to prove ownership.

This investigation began Sept. 20 when Patrol Officers Rosas and Mastriona responded to investigate a break in at a bike storage area of an apartment complex in the 2300 block of Goss Street. Their keen eyes spotted evidence nearby and further good police work helped them identify the suspects, one of whom they knew from a previous case involving a stolen motorbike.

They worked with detectives and obtained a search warrant for one of the suspect’s homes where they found what looked to be a chop shop strewn with bikes, frames, burglary tools and other bicycle parts, all suspected to be stolen. Officers have since recovered several other bikes that are also believed to be stolen.

That day they arrested Jonathan P. Hayes, 37, and Christopher L. Hughes, 39, and last night they arrested Elijah M. Rowland, 19, after our Drone as First Responder spotted him stealing a bait bike in the 1000 block of Arapahoe Avenue.

Hayes has been charged with possession of burglary tools, second-degree burglary, theft and criminal mischief.

Hughes has been charged with second-degree burglary, theft, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools.

Rowland has been charged with second-degree burglary, theft, criminal mischief and possession of burglary tools. Last night he was also charged with theft, obstructing a peace officer, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, carrying a concealed knife and criminal possession of a financial transaction device.

“We know our community relies on a variety of different means to travel through Boulder, and we won’t tolerate individuals victimizing our residents,” Police Chief Steve Redfearn said. “I’m incredibly proud of the good police work done by our officers from Patrol to Investigations to identity the suspects and hold them accountable.”

The Boulder Police Department recovers stolen bikes almost daily, but we’re unable to return them to their owners if they are not reported stolen or registered in Bike Index. Please protect your bike by locking it with multiple U-Locks, registering your bike’s serial number and taking pictures of it to prove ownership.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact Detective E. Quayle at QuayleE@bouldercolorado.gov or 720-564-2078 regarding case 2608580.

As in every criminal case, these charges are an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

Recovered bikes:

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