Busted by the ‘bait bike’ in Leamington

(Source: OPP)

Two people in Leamington have been busted by the “bait bike” set out by OPP.

In June, police said the initiated a proactive “bait bicycle” initiative to address the numerous thefts of bicycles in the Municipality of Leamington.

The initiative saw the arrest of anyone who tried to take the bike.

A 33 year old arrested and charged with theft Under $5,000, mischief under $5,000 and possession of break-in instruments and a 51 year old from Leamington was charged with theft under $5,000, theft under $5,000 - shoplifting, mischief under $5,000 and possession of break-in instruments.