Lethbridge police charge two city men in relation to a bike ‘chop shop’

Aug 27, 2019 | 2:07 PM

LETHBRIDGE — The discovery of a bike “chop shop” has resulted in charges against two city men.

An ongoing investigation into bicycle thefts across Lethbridge lead police to seek a search warrant for a home in the 600-block of 21 Street north. Officers recovered numerous bicycles, some in a various states of disassembly or modification, as well as numerous bicycle parts. One man was also found in possession of methamphetamine.

While additional charges are pending, 58-year old Carl George Pohlmann, has initially been charged with theft under $5,000 and is scheduled to be in court Sept. 25.

As well, 40-year old Jesse Aron Tabor, faces initial charges of possession of a controlled substance and breach of a recognizance. He will be in court Sept. 13.

Intact stolen bicycles belonging to confirmed owners have already been returned. Bikes that were not reported stolen or were unrecognizable, could not be returned and remain in the possession of the LPS.

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Members of the public who have had a bicycle stolen, are encouraged to attend the station and look through the police bike compound on the west side of the building. If you see your bike, you will need to make arrangements at the front counter to take a closer look.

Police remind the public that in the event a bicycle is stolen, it is important to file a report. www.lethbridgepolice.ca/online-reporting. Police recover a significant quantity of bikes, but if a bike hasn’t been reported and officers are unable to identify the owner, after being held for 30 days it will go to auction.

by Dori Modney