E-bikes lie abandoned on curb with warm streetlight glow and thief shadow lurking behind tree.

Christmas Theft: Family Loses $12,000 E-Bikes in Pasadena

At a Glance

  • E-bikes worth $12,000 stolen from a Pasadena home on Christmas Day.
  • Surveillance footage shows a thief in a long jacket and baseball cap.
  • Police are investigating; tips requested at 626-744-4241.

A mother in South Pasadena reports that her sons’ expensive e-bikes were taken on Christmas Day. Surveillance video captured the thief’s approach and escape, and authorities are now looking for witnesses.

Incident Details

The theft occurred around 7 p.m. on Christmas Day. A man in a long jacket and a baseball cap was seen jumping two gates to enter the gated garage and taking two electric bikes.

Mother stated:

> “On Christmas Day after celebrating with family members, we came home and about an hour later this thief jumped two gates to get into our gated garage and steal two of my sons’ electrical bikes.”

  • The bikes are valued at approximately $12,000.
  • The incident was captured on the family’s security system.
  • The thief left with both bikes.

Police Response

Man leaping over garage gate with e-bikes on bench as dusk theft unfolds

The mother filed a police report and is awaiting a response from the Pasadena Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to call the department at 626-744-4241.

Key Takeaways

  • Two $12,000 e-bikes were stolen from a Pasadena home on Christmas.
  • Surveillance footage shows the thief in a long jacket and baseball cap.
  • Police are seeking witnesses; tips can be sent to 626-744-4241.

The case highlights the need for heightened security during holiday seasons.

Author

  • My name is Amanda S. Bennett, and I am a Los Angeles–based journalist covering local news and breaking developments that directly impact our communities.

    My name is Amanda S. Bennett, and I am a Los Angeles–based journalist covering local news and breaking developments that directly impact our communities. I focus on delivering timely, accurate, and responsible reporting that helps readers understand what’s happening around them—when it matters most.

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