Murray, Ky.–While investigating the theft of an electric bike, officers with the Murray Police Department gained information of its location.
Upon arrival, the stolen e-bike was found to be in the possession of Tristan Rau, age 19, of Murray, KY. Further investigation led to the recovery of a second stolen e-bike. For both of these thefts, Mr. Rau was charged with one count of Theft by Unlawful Taking of a Bicycle $1,000-$10,000 and one count of Theft by Unlawful taking of a Bicycle $500 – $1,000. Mr. Rau was arrested and lodged in the Calloway County Jail.
The Murray Police Department would like to remind everyone that any person charged with a criminal offense is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you have any information on this or any other crimes and would like to leave an anonymous tip, you can contact the Murray Calloway County Crime Stoppers at 270-753-9500.