(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department is investigating a break-in and the theft of six dirt bikes from Nishna Valley Cycle, in Atlantic. The incident happened at around 3:30-a.m., today (Monday, July 15, 2024).  At approximately 3:34-a.m., the Cass County Communications Center received a call from a security company of door and motion alarms at Nishna Valley Cycle in Atlantic.

Officers with the Atlantic Police Department arrived on scene by 3:35-a.m., and found that there was damage caused to the front of the building and there appeared to be missing inventory. A preliminary review of on-site cameras show a U-haul type vehicle back into the east side doors causing them to break. Three individuals enter the building and loaded six dirt bikes into the back of the vehicle. The vehicle then left the parking lot. Surrounding counties were notified and the dirt bikes have been entered as stolen. There was a time delay between the event and the security company notifying the communications center.

Still-frame image of one of the suspects, from surveillance video

Atlantic Police were assisted by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. No other details are being released at this time. Authorities says “If you have information regarding the incident please call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.” Nishna Valley Cycle shared video of the incident on their Facebook page, you can view that video here: https://www.facebook.com/NishnaValleyCycle/videos/1046743313484786/

Here is a list of the motorcycles that were stolen: