Man caught attempting to steal bikes with bolt cutters, Gainesville FL


A man was seen on camera at a Publix parking lot trying to steal two bikes using bolt cutters. He is currently sitting nearby smoking.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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And employees advising they saw the man on-camera with bolt cutters, trying two steel bikes in front of the store.
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Man, 45 to 50, slim build, green shirt, backward hat.
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He's now sitting in the parking lot smoking, near Publix[1] parking lot.
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Publix: Incident location
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Gainesville, FL
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