Hoboken police charge 12 people for rash of bicycle thefts

Hoboken police have arrested 12 people, including 10 juveniles, for allegedly stealing dozens of bicycles across the city in a matter of weeks. Police say that two groups of alleged thieves were caught

News 12 Staff

Aug 10, 2016, 6:51 AM

Updated 2,838 days ago

Share:

Hoboken police charge 12 people for rash of bicycle thefts
Hoboken police have arrested 12 people, including 10 juveniles, for allegedly stealing dozens of bicycles across the city in a matter of weeks.
Police say that two groups of alleged thieves were caught late Monday night. Police received a call of an attempted burglary on Clinton Street and apparently found a group trying to steal a bike from a garage. They apparently had other stolen bikes with them at the time, according to police.
Another group was found attempting to steal a bicycle a few blocks away, according to police. Officials believe the two groups are connected and could be part of a bigger bicycle-theft ring.
Most of the people who were arrested are from New Jersey, except for a 15-year-old from the Bronx and a 13-year-old from Philadelphia. 
One of the teens arrested is also wanted in Florida for allegedly assaulting his pregnant mother, according to police. He will be extradited back to that state.
The other juveniles were released to their parents.
Police say that an officer was hurt when making the arrests. He was hit by a car after a suspect pushed him into the street, according to police. He is expected to be OK.
Hoboken officials are warning all city residents to make sure that their bikes are locked up with tough, secure locks or kept inside their homes.


More from News 12
0:17
Authorities: George Washington Bridge climber in custody

Authorities: George Washington Bridge climber in custody

2:16
Mild and dry Sunday in New Jersey

Mild and dry Sunday in New Jersey

1:42
Jersey Creators Market event in Jersey City brings street designers from all over Garden State

Jersey Creators Market event in Jersey City brings street designers from all over Garden State

1:40
Red Bank's Broad Walk summer festival returns to downtown

Red Bank's Broad Walk summer festival returns to downtown

2:08
Residents get rid of junk during citywide ‘Love Newark, Keep It Clean’ campaign

Residents get rid of junk during citywide ‘Love Newark, Keep It Clean’ campaign

1:19
Bus catches fire on Garden State Parkway near Wall Township

Bus catches fire on Garden State Parkway near Wall Township

0:23
Prosecutor: Plainfield man sentenced to 5 years in prison for Bridgewater car crash

Prosecutor: Plainfield man sentenced to 5 years in prison for Bridgewater car crash

1:43
CDC urges people to get vaccinated amid resurgence of mpox

CDC urges people to get vaccinated amid resurgence of mpox

0:31
Police: Jersey City man arrested following pursuit spanning 2 counties

Police: Jersey City man arrested following pursuit spanning 2 counties

2:37
‘We’re asking to fight.’ Parents, students call on officials to save Wayne Catholic school from closing

‘We’re asking to fight.’ Parents, students call on officials to save Wayne Catholic school from closing

2:05
36th Annual Belmar Seafood Festival to take place this weekend at Silver Lake Park

36th Annual Belmar Seafood Festival to take place this weekend at Silver Lake Park

0:25
Prosecutor: Human remains found in 1 of 3 cars submerged in Cooper River in Pennsauken

Prosecutor: Human remains found in 1 of 3 cars submerged in Cooper River in Pennsauken

0:18
Newark police seek public’s help identifying package thief

Newark police seek public’s help identifying package thief

0:21
Officials: 3 people, including 2 officers, injured in car crash in Jersey City

Officials: 3 people, including 2 officers, injured in car crash in Jersey City

0:41
Jersey Proud: Rowan College students hold fashion show at Cherry Hill Mall with their designs

Jersey Proud: Rowan College students hold fashion show at Cherry Hill Mall with their designs

0:15
Police: Newton hospital temporarily put on lockdown amid reports of armed person

Police: Newton hospital temporarily put on lockdown amid reports of armed person

2:26
First full week of Sen. Menendez’s federal corruption trial comes to a close

First full week of Sen. Menendez’s federal corruption trial comes to a close

2:24
New Jersey man dubbed ‘most frequent flyer’ hits 24 million miles in the sky

New Jersey man dubbed ‘most frequent flyer’ hits 24 million miles in the sky

3:17
Peapack-Gladstone residents, business owners split on decision to euthanize geese in borough

Peapack-Gladstone residents, business owners split on decision to euthanize geese in borough

1:30
Scottie Scheffler, charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler, charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship