Mar 23, 2026

Investigation ongoing: Salina PD searching for suspect tied to stealing bike from business

Posted Mar 23, 2026 3:15 PM
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An investigation is ongoing to find a suspect who reportedly stole a bike from a business after hours.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Friday just after 8:00 am, officers were dispatched to BikeTek (660 S. Ohio) for the report of a burglary.

Reportedly, employees stated they found a window that was broken by a rock upon arrival.

Stolen was a black Trek Check-Out bike valued at $5,800.

Employees believe the burglary took place sometime between midnight  and 8:00 am on Friday.

Cost of damage to the window was approximately $2,000.

Moreover, officers were contacted by Mowery clinic and reported that someone attempted to break into the building during the overnight hours. A rock was thrown at a window, but entry was not made.

The broken window was valued at $1,700.

Surveillance video in the area captured an individual riding a bike when the crime occurred.

SPD could not make a description of the suspect.

However, the stolen bike was recovered that following day and SPD stated the bike was chained up to a post.