Gold Coast Police have successfully wrapped up a significant investigation into the theft of bicycles and scooters from the Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach areas.
Over several months, numerous high-end bicycles and scooters were stolen, prompting police to launch an extensive operation to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen items.
During the investigation, police executed several search warrants, leading to the recovery of numerous bicycles, both electric and standard, as well as scooters.
Among the recovered items were high-end bicycles valued at thousands of dollars.
To date, police have managed to identify and return bicycles to four owners, including bikes value at $2,000, $4,000 and $11,000, were all reunited with their cherished bikes.
Senior Sergeant Brad Rix praised the efforts of the investigation team.
“The dedication and hard work of our officers have paid off, and we are pleased to return these valuable items to their owners.
“This operation required a tremendous amount of perseverance and teamwork. Our officers conducted meticulous investigations, followed up on numerous leads, and coordinated multiple search warrants.
“Their commitment has resulted in police being able to bring justice to the victims of these thefts.
“We encourage anyone who believes their bicycle or scooter may have been stolen to contact us as soon as possible.”
Police are now calling on the public to help identify the remaining recovered bicycles and scooters.
If you or someone you know has had a bicycle or scooter stolen in the Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach areas, please come forward and contact Senior Constable Hugh Harverson at the Surfers Paradise Police Station on 07 5657 6888.
Subject to positive identification, we are eager to return these items to their rightful owners.
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