Sarasota police try to identify bicycle thief

SARASOTA -- The Sarasota Police Department is trying to identify the person who was caught on camera stealing a bicycle from inside a parking garage at the Renaissance, 750 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Police uploaded a short video of the thief taking the bicycle onto YouTube Tuesday.

According to police spokeswoman Genevieve Judge, officers Sunday responded to 750 N. Tamiami Trail in reference to a theft. When officers arrived, the victim told them someone had cut the lock off her bicycle and stole it.

The victim described the bicycle as a light green/teal with white trim, made by Specialized and with the word "Ariel" on the top frame bar, according to a release. The bicycle has a value of approximately $585.

Anyone with information on this case can call Detective Darrell Nixon at 941-954-7078 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

This story was originally published February 23, 2016 at 5:22 PM with the headline "Sarasota police try to identify bicycle thief ."