3 May 2023

Stash of allegedly stolen bikes recovered by police, man charged

| Claire Fenwicke
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Allegedly stolen bikes

A Kaleen man has been charged with one count of theft after a bike was allegedly taken from the Cook shops. Photo: ACT Policing.

Police are searching for the owners of several bikes believed to have been stolen, and a man has been charged over their alleged theft.

Officers had received a report that a secured bike had been stolen from the Cook shops at about 3:05 pm last Friday (28 April).

A review of CCTV footage led police to the alleged offender, who was arrested at a Kaleen home at about 10:30 am on Tuesday (2 May).

A 27-year-old man, who is subject to two good behaviour orders, has been charged with one count of theft.

Officers recovered a further 10 bikes from the Kaleen residence, which are also suspected to have been stolen.

Further charges are expected to be laid.

Allegedly stolen bikes

It’s suspected a further 10 bikes found at a Kaleen home were also stolen. Photo: ACT Policing.

Canberrans have been reminded they can register details of their bike, including the serial number, description and photos, via the free Bikelinc database. This information can help police reunite owners with their bicycles.

Bikelinc is a joint initiative with Crime Stoppers ACT, and is safe, secure and confidential. The searchable online database allows anyone to check if a bike is registered as safe, lost or stolen.

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The biggest industry in the ACT is installing revolving doors in the court house

Finagen_Freeman1:30 pm 03 May 23

Got to thank our local magistrates for their outstanding work keeping Canberra safe. Only ‘two good behaviour orders’ !

Probably three after this effort.

All the crims know if you want to pursue criminal acts as an occupation you do it in the ACT. The beaks will slap you on the wrist with a wet lettuce leaf when you get caught.

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