Police found 10 bikes they believe are stolen after tracking home an alleged thief they say had just pinched another one.
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Bradley Hambilton, 27, was granted bail in the ACT Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
He faces one charge of minor theft. Hambilton is yet to enter a plea.
Legal Aid duty lawyer Ketinia McGowan successfully applied for Hambilton to be granted bail.
Prosecutor Julia Churchill did not oppose the application.
Police were told on the weekend someone had stolen a bike that had been locked up at Cook shops about 3pm on Friday.
ACT Policing said they checked CCTV footage and recognised Hambilton as the alleged offender, and he was arrested at his Kaleen home about 10.30am on Tuesday.
Police allege they found another 10 bikes, also believed to be stolen, at the home.
"Enquiries are continuing to identify the owners of the stolen bikes, and further charges are expected," police said in a statement.
Police said Hambilton was on two good behaviour orders at the time of the alleged offending.
Canberrans can register their bikes on the free online Bikelink database, including the serial numbers, descriptions and photos. The searchable database says whether a bike is safe, lost or stolen.
Hambilton is due to reappear in court on June 7.
Sara Garrity
Sara writes about general Canberra news. She has previously worked as the journalist at Allhomes, writing about property news through a Canberra lens. You can email story ideas or tips to Sara at sgarrity@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Sara writes about general Canberra news. She has previously worked as the journalist at Allhomes, writing about property news through a Canberra lens. You can email story ideas or tips to Sara at sgarrity@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Hannah Neale
Hannah is a reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering ACT courts. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT.
Hannah is a reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering ACT courts. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT.
