A bicycle was stolen from a Syracuse University student outside of Syracuse Stage on Oct. 12, said Capt. Drew Buske of Public Safety. The suspect was immediately caught by a Public Safety officer while attempting to leave the scene.

The bike was parked outside of the Syracuse Stage theater in a bike stand when the suspect took it, Buske said.

The owner of the bike reported the bike missing to Public Safety, Buske said.

The Public Safety officer assigned to the area was given the description of a male who attempted to steal a bike, Buske said. This information went through the radio system to other Public Safety officers.

One officer spotted the subject in the 1400 block of East Genesee Street, Buske said.

According to Buske, the suspect admitted he tried to take the bike. The victim did not want to press charges.

However, the suspect was arrested with regards to another incident on a petit larceny warrant.

Published on October 15, 2006 at 12:00 pm