BIKE THIEF ARRESTED 1/29/13 4:00p DMF

A TRANSIENT MAN WAS ARRESTED AFTER THE OWNER OF A BIKE NOTICED HIM TRYING TO STEAL IT FROM A CEDAR STREET HOME.    PATRICK JOHN COLLINS FLED ON THE CRUISER AND WAS LOCATED A SHORT WHILE LATER BY SANTA CRUZ POLICE OFFICERS.    COLLINS WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY ON THE CHARGES OF SUSPICION OF THEFT AND VIOLATING FELONY PROBATION.