Sacramento police made four arrests with bait bikes in a 24-hour period ending Saturday morning.The bait bikes were left locked downtown and in Oak Park -- and quickly produced results. The Sacramento Police Department said 23-year-old Heriberto Torres stole the first bike near McGeorge Law School. It was found later on Second Avenue.In the same area, officers found Cordell Syce, who was wanted for a parole violation.Another bait bike was deployed along the 300 block of J Street."When these bikes get taken or tampered with, we know," Officer Doug Morse said. "An electronic signal goes off and officers immediately rush to that area in hopes of tracking that bike." Officers quickly found James Jones and Kenneth Howe, who were arrested on theft charges. One of the men was also booked on narcotics charges.Morse said signs have been posted downtown near bike racks warning that thieves will be caught

Sacramento police made four arrests with bait bikes in a 24-hour period ending Saturday morning.

The bait bikes were left locked downtown and in Oak Park -- and quickly produced results.


The Sacramento Police Department said 23-year-old Heriberto Torres stole the first bike near McGeorge Law School. It was found later on Second Avenue.

In the same area, officers found Cordell Syce, who was wanted for a parole violation.

Another bait bike was deployed along the 300 block of J Street.

"When these bikes get taken or tampered with, we know," Officer Doug Morse said. "An electronic signal goes off and officers immediately rush to that area in hopes of tracking that bike."

Officers quickly found James Jones and Kenneth Howe, who were arrested on theft charges. One of the men was also booked on narcotics charges.

Morse said signs have been posted downtown near bike racks warning that thieves will be caught