He was caught within seconds, police said.
"It's dumb, you know," Gladstone police Sgt. Carl Bell said in an ABC News interview. "I have not actually seen something that blatant because the officers were inside watching on video camera."
On Monday, police shared the surveillance footage on Facebook, where it quickly went viral. By Wednesday morning, the clip had racked up more than 263,000 views and 2,500 shares.
"Suspect arrested for attempting to steal a bike...From the PD!!!!" the post read. "SGT Okerman arrested the suspect after confronting him with a Taser."
Bike TheftSuspect arrested for attempting to steal a bike...From the PD!!!! SGT Okerman arrested the suspect after confronting him with a Taser. Video of the encounter below.
Posted by Gladstone Police Department on Monday, December 31, 2018
Valle is now facing theft, criminal mischief and weapons charges, ABC News reported.
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