Man arrested for stealing £40,000 worth of bicycles in Edinburgh

The thief allegedly raided garages, sheds and storage units across the city.
By Diane King
Published 13th Jan 2020, 15:35 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2020, 15:36 BST
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Police have confirmed a 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the theft of £40,000-worth of high-valued bicycles.

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A police spokeswoman said: "At the beginning of December 2019, high valued bikes totalling almost £40,000 were stolen from garages, sheds and bike storage units across Edinburgh.

Officers have traced all but two of the bikes. Picture: JPI MediaOfficers have traced all but two of the bikes. Picture: JPI Media
Officers have traced all but two of the bikes. Picture: JPI Media
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"Officers from the south west of Edinburgh carried out enquiries resulting in all but two of the bikes being traced and returned to their owners.

"On 7th January 2020, a 19 year old man was traced, arrested and charged with multiple acquisitive offences. He was held in custody to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court."