Hopkinsville Police arrested 56-year-old Curtis McGee of Hopkinsville after he reportedly stole a bicycle from a home on Saturday.
Officers responded to a residence on Clay Street for a theft in progress. At the scene, the victim’s bicycle was stolen and they were assaulted by the suspect. The victim was reportedly struck in the face and suffered a busted lip.
After talking with officers, the victims reportedly confirmed that McGee was the suspect. Officers found the bicycle in McGee’s truck in a parking lot on East 9th Street.
McGee reportedly told officers that the bicycle belonged to him and it was stolen from him. While taking the bicycle, McGee says the victim started to scratch and pull at him and he attempted to defend himself but says he did not strike them.
McGee was charged with first-degree robbery.