San Luis Obispo Police arrested a Fresno man who allegedly burglarized a SLO bicycle shop stealing some $40,000 worth of high-end, 2-wheelers.
According to Sgt. John Villanti, at about 4:05 a.m. someone reported an audible burglar alarm sounding at Cambria Bicycle Outfitters, 1422 Monterey St. Police said a California Highway patrolman was in the area and reported saw a white Ford cargo van tearing out of the parking lot of the bike shop.
“The CHP attempted a vehicle stop on the van and the driver fled,” Sgt. Villanti said. “CHP pursued the van until the driver crashed at Casa and Murray.”
The driver was arrested at the crash site, but a passenger fled the scene and got away into the night. The driver was identified as, Earvwin McCullar of Fresno. No date of birth or age were given by police.
The escaped accomplice was simply described as a “black male adult.” He remains at large.
Inside the crashed van, Sgt. Vallenti said they discovered “six, high-end, stolen bicycles…valued at over $40.000 dollars. All the bikes still had price tags on them from Cambria Bicycle Outfitters.”
As if the stolen bikes weren’t enough, Sgt. Villanti said the van was also reportedly stolen out of Woodland, Calif. McCullar was booked into County Jail on suspicion of operating a stolen vehicle, commercial burglary and possession of stolen property.