Bike theft suspect arrested

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Nicosia on suspicion of stealing a bicycle, police said on Saturday.

The theft was reported on March 1 by an individual, who told police that the bicycle had been stolen from inside the apartment building where they lived.

Police said that around 9am on Friday, they spotted a bicycle that matched the description.

The police arrested the 20-year-old Nicosia resident, after spotting the bike and confirming with the owner it was the one described as stolen.

During their investigations that followed on the suspect’s home, police said that they found another two bicycles, an e-scooter, and an airgun.

Police are continuing their investigations.