AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin recreation center is grappling with thousands of dollars' worth of stolen property after thieves targeted the building early Sunday.
Numerous bikes were stolen from the Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center Sunday morning, the recreation center shared in a Monday Instagram post. The bikes taken were used in the center's youth cycling education programs year-round.
A spokesperson for the Austin Parks and Recreation Department confirmed 16 bikes were stolen during the incident, amounting to approximately $25,000 in lost property. The Austin Police Department confirmed officers are investigating the theft but added the department doesn't have any suspect descriptions available at this time.
Camacho Activity Center staff said the thefts happened between 4:10 and 5 a.m. Sunday. They're asking residents in the Holly neighborhood to check security cameras for evidence of a trailer full of bikes leaving the area. Those with evidence or information related to the case can call 3-1-1 or stop by the activity center, where staff will then forward any details to APD.
