crime
February 7, 2026
Young man captured for stealing two motorcycles in Bogotá: this was the operation to stop him
Authorities stopped a 22-year-old man who had stolen two motorcycles in Bogotá.
TL;DR
- A 22-year-old man was arrested in Bogotá for stealing two motorcycles.
- The arrest took place in the La Gaitana neighborhood of Suba.
- Police implemented a 'plan candado' to prevent the suspects' escape.
- One motorcycle was recovered with the suspect, and the second was found abandoned.
- The suspect has a prior record for similar crimes and was ordered to prison.
- Motorcycle thefts in Bogotá decreased by 14.5% in 2025, with 4,709 verified cases.
- Nights are the most dangerous times for motorcycle theft.
- Kennedy, Ciudad Bolívar, Engativá, and Suba were among the localities with the highest number of cases.
- Popular motorcycle models among thieves include AKT NKD 125, Pulsar NS 200, and Bajaj Boxer.