A 31-year-old Boise man is facing grand theft charges for allegedly stealing a customized tricycle that served as the only means of transportation for its owner who has special needs.
Boise Police announced Tuesday the arrest of Todd William Smisek. Long considered a suspect in the theft, authorities say Smisek was located thanks to an anonymous tip.
Owner Brian Gorman - who suffers from the effects of a brain injury - reported his recumbent tricycle missing in May, telling police it was taken from a tree where he typically locks it. Parts of the bike - worth an estimated $3,000 - were later found in two separate locations, but police helped make repairs before returning to Gorman.
Smisek is being held in the Ada County Jail pending arraignment.
Boise man arrested in theft of custom tricycle
POSTED: 9:31 AM Aug 22 2012
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