Eye in the Sky: APD Arrests Four in Major Bicycle Theft Sting

Asheville -- April 18, 2026: The Asheville Police Department (APD) took a significant bite out of local crime this week, arresting four men in connection with a surge of bicycle thefts that have plagued the downtown area. The operation, which took place on Wednesday afternoon, was bolstered by the use of real-time drone technology to track and apprehend the suspects.The crackdown follows a worrying trend in the city; over the past several months, reported losses from bicycle thefts have climbed