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Police Investigating Rash Of Bike Rack Thefts In Salem, Beverly

SALEM (CBS) - Bicycle racks are used to keep your bikes secure. But they may not be so secure themselves.

Authorities told the Eagle-Tribune that they have seen increasing reports of empty bike racks being stolen in Salem and Beverly. Police reports show three bike rack robberies in Salem last week and another two in Beverly last Tuesday.

"It seems to be the new trend all of a sudden," Salem police prosecutor Lt. Conrad Prosniewski told the paper. "We don't know if it's one person or many persons."

A quick search on Amazon.com shows that bike racks plus accessories can cost up to $1,000.

The Eagle-Tribune also reports that police arrested 21-year-old Luis D. Suarez in Salem, charging him with one of the thefts. Detectives matched the serial number from a victim's key to the number on a stolen bike rack.

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