Man steals tents and backpacks from Bellingham store, then escapes on a mountain bike
Police say a man stole two tents, backpacks and clothing from a store in Bellingham, then fled on a Trek bike.
The incident occurred at around 4:28 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the REI store in the 400 block of 36th Street.
Police say the suspect was 6-foot-1, wearing a black and white hat, white shirt and black pants.
He selected tents, backpacks and clothing valued around $1,500 and then simply walked out the store, ignoring employees’ requests to return and pay for the items.
Although a patrol officer arrived two minutes after the incident, the suspect could not be located.
Police continue to investigate.
This story was originally published October 17, 2023 at 2:19 PM.
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Jack Belcher
The Bellingham Herald