A bicycle was stolen from a residence in the 1000 block of Lenrey in El Centro.

The report was made to El Centro Police early Saturday afternoon that a man had taken a bike but that the resident was able to confront the thief and take the bike back. The suspect walked away from the scene and the resident followed him to the area of Orange and Imperial Avenues where police were able to arrest the thief. He was booked into Imperial County Jail for charges to include trespassing , theft and drug possession. The 39-year old man is reported to have apologized for taking the bike.