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Newport police deploy bait bikes to curb theft, leading to multiple arrests

KCBY Coos Bay

Jul 24, 2026

Newport police deploy bait bikes to curb theft, leading to multiple arrests

Newport Police say their new Bait Bike program is already paying off: the tracked bike was stolen 7 of 9 deployments, leading to multiple arrests. Officers also share key steps to…

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Newport police deploy bait bikes to curb theft, leading to multiple arrests

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