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SALT LAKE CITY — Police are asking for the public's help to find a man suspected of stealing a bicycle and a car from secure parking garages.
Investigators believe the thief used a universal remote that gave him access to the parking garages. He may also be using a lock-out kit to access vehicles and steal them or items inside them, police said in a news release.
The man is suspected of five thefts, two that were caught on video.
- On May 26, a man stole a bike from a parking garage at 115 S. 1100 East.
- On May 31, a man stole a 2008 black Subaru Tribeca from the parking garage at 960 E. 100 South between 5 - 6 a.m. Officers later recovered the stolen car in the Avenues.
The thief is described as 20 to 35 years old, wearing a white jacket, black hat and carrying a black backpack. Anyone with information should call 801-799-3000.
Anonymous tips may be sent by texting the keyword TIPSLCPD plus any relevant information to 274637. Reference: 14- 801714.
