An allegedly stolen E-bike, tools and other equipment have been returned to their owners after a man noticed his bike for sale on a social media site.
The man went to the Tauranga Police Station on Tuesday after spotting the bike on Facebook Marketplace – and the quick action of staff involved led the police to a container of stolen goods, Bay of Plenty police said today.
Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton said police were able to recover not only the E-bike, but a range of other tools and equipment – including items from people unaware they'd been victims.
"Two men were arrested for receiving after police arranged a 'buyer' to purchase the bike.
"A search warrant the following day led staff to discover a range of other [allegedly] stolen goods and staff were able to identify further victims, some who were not aware that items had been [allegedly] stolen," Paxton said.
