Bait Bike

I was going to use this as an example of how safe Utah is. When I googled it though there are also similiar programs in Toronto and New York City. The police leave an unlocked or poorly locked bike with a gps on it. Then they follow whoever takes it and arrests them. This is one of the few operations with the word "sting" it that I've heard of in the time I've been here. Anyone else heard of this? There are some advantages to living here, unless you steal bikes. Then you're screwed.