SWAT teams stand ready but aren’t really put into action that often. They’re there, however, training, preparing, practicing, and keeping sharp in the meantime.
Out in Lorain, this apparently includes setting up a bike-stealing sting to nab a homeless fella who had a habit of lifting bicycles that didn’t belong to him. Seriously.
The Chronicle Telegram reports on the SWAT-led operation to catch this dastardly miscreant. Headline: “SWAT team busts alleged bicycle thief.”
This article appears in Aug 10-16, 2011.
tax payers money…. down the drain!
Complete waste of time and money.
A crimes a crime,it doesnt matter how old you are,rich poor,homeless!!!If they keep letting these people get away with these things ,its gonna lead into bigger things!!If its a candy bar or a bike,you take it with out paying for it you committed a crime!!!Im proud of our Lorain Police & Swat!!Its good to know we have the BEST working for us!!!God Bless all our Men & Women who risk there liveseveryday to serve and protect us!!!!!I myself dont think it was a waste of time or money!!!!They’re just letting everyone know,we’re here & were watching you!!!