A 35-year-old accused of stealing high-end bicycles was caught through Facebook Marketplace, police say.
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Johneric David Brymer is accused of stealing the bikes, worth thousands of dollars, from secure unit complexes in Franklin and Kingston in January and March 2023.
This includes a Trek Emonda SL6, which is listed online for $7000; and a Cervélo R3.
Police said the alleged thief was later caught selling one of the stolen bicycles, which was worth about $7000, for $800 on Facebook marketplace.
Police said he was extradited from Melbourne to Canberra after failing to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court on July 1.
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Brymer was facing three counts of burglary, two counts of unlawful possession of stolen property, theft and minor theft.
A Victorian court approved his extradition on Friday, and he appeared before the ACT Magistrates Court on Saturday.
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In a statement, ACT Policing said they urge "all Canberrans to ensure their bicycles are kept secured and registered with Bikelinc.
"If your bicycle is stolen, please provide a photo or detailed description when it is reported to police."