Galesburg Police on Wednesday night responded to the 200 block of Sumner Street in reference to a stolen bicycle. A 26-year-old man met with police and said he listed his mother’s bike on Facebook marketplace for her. A 35-year-old man responded to the listing, arrived at the residence, and then asked if he could test drive the bike to which the seller agreed. The 35-year-old man then took off with the bike but left behind an electric bicycle at the seller’s residence. The seller attempted to text the male suspect numerous times with no response. The male suspect was added to the pending arrest list and is facing a theft charge. The man is the same suspect who last Tuesday, January 3rd, stole a skid steer from a residence and attempted to sell it to another man late at night. He’s facing Felony Possession of Stolen Property and Theft by Deception charges in that incident.
