Ten years ago this town was different. People used to lock their doors but leave them unlocked at night. That was before.

Last night, it happened again. A stolen motorbike chase led to a crash into a car on Main Street around 10 PM, right as the local diner's lights were going off for the evening. The rider fled on foot only to be seen crashing headfirst into a bollard near the old courthouse.

The young man was apprehended and is being held at the station without bail, charged with theft, reckless endangerment, and property damage. This isn't just another story; it's an alarm bell ringing for how our streets have changed since 'back when.'

Police are investigating the stolen bike but haven't released any information on a possible motive or gang affiliation.

The incident is part of an escalating pattern of property crime in Bradford over the last five years. Similar stories from past nights tell us that something's gone wrong somewhere deep in our community fabric.

It used to be, if you saw kids out with bikes at night, they were on their way home from a late movie or just exploring. That was before.