Crime & Safety
Police: Bicycle Theft Gave Way to Chase Through Little Silver Neighborhood
Wayne Stevens allegedly stole the bike from Shrewsbury Bicycles.
By Christopher Sheldon
A man who allegedly stole a bike from a Shrewsbury bicycle shop was arrested in Little Silver on Monday morning.
Wayne Stevens, 31, who has addresses listed in Red Bank and Asbury Park, was charged with theft and obstruction of justice.
According to a police report, Stevens stole a purple beach cruiser valued at $279 on Monday from Shrewsbury Bicycles. He was later questioned about the theft by the Little Silver police when they saw him with the bike.
Stevens then fled the interview on foot and was chased by police until he was caught on Rustic Terrace, police said.
Stevens was taken to Monmouth County jail and was held there in lieu of $30,000. His court appearances for his crimes in Little Silver is set for Aug. 1 and his court appearance for his charges from Shrewsbury is set for Aug. 13.
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