Posted June 30, 2026

Since April 2026, Washington County Sheriff's Office graveyard deputies have used a bait bike at multiple locations in Aloha. The bait bike has been repeatedly stolen and, shortly after, recovered by deputies, leading to arrests.

Deputies deploy the bait bike in well-traveled areas and monitor the built-in concealed GPS alarms. When the bike is taken, the alarm notifies the deputies monitoring the beacon, and they move in to recover the stolen bike.

Since introducing the bait bike in mid-April, 34 arrests have been made, leading to the discovery of several individuals with outstanding warrants for arrest and the possession of controlled substances.

The bait bike program is designed to combat property theft and uses a traditional mountain bike as bait. Bicycle owners are encouraged to secure their bikes in a safe location and keep records of their serial numbers to aid deputies investigating thefts.

Sheriff's Office deputies continue to look for ways to keep Washington County safe and embrace technology as a tool to improve public safety. If you witness suspicious activity, the Sheriff's Office encourages you to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 or 9-1-1 when appropriate.

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