Rider without helmet leads police to discovery of stolen bikes, drugs in Cammeray unit

A MAN questioned for not wearing a proper helmet while riding an allegedly stolen $8,000 bike has led police to a cache of bicycles, drugs and credit cards.

A man caught riding without a helmet led police to the discovery of thousands in stolen goods. (Person pictured is not the offender).

A MAN found riding a bike without a proper helmet has led to the discovery of stolen bikes, credit cards and drugs at a unit in Cammeray, including a bicycle worth upwards of $8,000.

Last month Harbourside bicycle police were patrolling Milsons Point when they came across a man riding “extremely rare” $8000 bicycle without an ­approved helmet.

North Sydney police Sen Constable Tim Young said the bike police stopped the man at 7.30am.

Sen Constable Hugo James wants to help reunite the stolen bikes with their owners. Picture: Elenor Tedenborg.

“He was spoken to and questioned in relation to this extremely rare and expensive bicycle,” Constable Young said.

“Police were suspicious and conducted checks, but couldn’t confirm it was stolen.”

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The man was issued with an infringement notice and allowed to leave, but further checks revealed the bike was allegedly stolen.

“Police recovered the ­stolen bicycle and arrested the man in relation to the ­offence,” Constable Young said.

Among the bikes seized from the storage unit were high-name brands including Giant, EMC, Focus and Trek. There were also boxes of spare parts, credit cards, stolen mail and drugs.

Some of the victims of the bike thief have been contacted, but not all.

North Sydney Police are hoping to reunite bike ­owners with their missing equipment.

Owners who have experienced a recent robbery should contact the Exhibit Office on 9956 3199.

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