Saturday, February 27, 2010

Motorcycle club members nab alleged teen thieves

MADISON (WKOW) -- A pair of Madison teenagers who allegedly attempted to steal electronics were nabbed by members of a local motorcycle club before they could get away.

Police were called to the CC Riders clubhouse on Parkside drive Tuesday afternoon. One of the members owns an old school bus that's been renovated and when he went to check on it, he discovered a window had been broken and the bus had been burglarized.

Among the items missing were two flat screen TVs, a digital camera and a multi-tool.

Club members followed foot prints in the snow and found the teens in different locations. The 17-year-old tried to flee on his bicycle but was chased down.

The 16-year-old was found in possession of a stolen satellite radio receiver, as well as prescription drugs that had not been taken from the bus. The 17-year-old had the camera and the tool in his possession.

He was arrested and taken to the Dane County Jail on tentative charges of Entry into Locked Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property, and a Probation Violation.

The 16-year-old was taken to the Juvenile Reception Center on tentative charges of Entry into Locked Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of Schedule 2 Narcotic.

Original article...

http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12036557