Thief Rams OKC Bicycle Shop, Steals BMX Bike

Suspect caused thousands in damage to Al's Bicycles in southwest Oklahoma City.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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A thief broke into Al's Bicycles in southwest Oklahoma City over the weekend, ramming the store's front entrance with a vehicle and stealing a BMX bike before fleeing the scene. The incident caused over $4,000 in damage, and the store's owner is hoping the suspect will come forward to work with them.

Why it matters

Burglaries and property crimes continue to be an issue in many communities, and this incident highlights the impact these crimes can have on small businesses. The owner's willingness to work with the suspect also speaks to a desire for restorative justice approaches.

The details

According to the store owner, Matthew Dennis, the suspect backed a truck into the front entrance of Al's Bicycles around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning. The suspect quickly grabbed a BMX bike and left the scene, disabling the store's surveillance camera in the process. The damage to the store's entrance is estimated to cost over $4,000 to repair.

  • The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Matthew Dennis

The owner of Al's Bicycles in southwest Oklahoma City.

The Suspect

An unidentified individual who broke into Al's Bicycles, caused significant damage, and stole a BMX bike.

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What they’re saying

“A little intimidating. A little scary.”

— Matthew Dennis, Owner, Al's Bicycles (koco.com)

“They drove their truck into it, quickly took one bike and left.”

— Matthew Dennis, Owner, Al's Bicycles (koco.com)

“I think they wanted that specific bike for their personal use and their style of riding. Otherwise, if it were for monetary reasons, they would've taken another bike.”

— Matthew Dennis, Owner, Al's Bicycles (koco.com)

“Just talk to us—we will always work with someone needing a bike.”

— Matthew Dennis, Owner, Al's Bicycles (koco.com)

What’s next

The police are currently investigating the incident and are following up on multiple tips received from the public. The store owner, Matthew Dennis, is hopeful that the suspect will come forward to work with them.

The takeaway

This break-in highlights the ongoing challenges small businesses face with property crimes, but also the potential for restorative approaches when business owners are willing to work with suspects. The incident underscores the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of such crimes in the community.