Homemade licence plate leads police to stolen motorcycle in Kingston, Ont.

Police in Kingston, Ont. say officers noticed a homemade licence plate on a stolen motorcycle. (Kingston Police/release)

A 35-year-old man is facing charges after a police officer discovered a “homemade” licence plate on a stolen motorcycle in Kingston, Ont., according to police.

The Kingston Police Service says officers on proactive patrol in the city’s north end noticed what appeared to be a “homemade” licence plate on a motorcycle at a gas station.

“Upon noticing the officers, the individual attempted to leave the area on foot, leaving the bike behind,” police said in a media release.

“Through the course of investigation, officers determined that the motorcycle was on file as stolen. The individual was stopped a short distance away and arrested for possession of property obtained by crime.”

A photo on the motorcycle showed a white plate with “ONT 8R5Z2” in bold blue lettering.

The Kingston resident is facing charges of possession of property obtained by crime, possession of break-in instruments and two counts of breach of probation.

The motorcycle was returned to the registered owner in working condition, police said.