West Coast state sheriff's bait bike sting snares dozens of alleged thieves in just months

At least 34 people have been arrested after Oregon sheriff’s deputies deployed bait bikes in an effort to catch suspected thieves targeting stolen property, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) said Tuesday. The operation was launched in mid-April 2026, placing the specially equipped bikes in multiple locations across Aloha, a community west of Portland , as part of an effort to combat theft. Officials said the tactic has proven effective in less than three months, with the bait bikes r