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The London Police executed a search warrant yesterday, and recovered amongst other stolen property, seven suspected stolen bicycles. Police need help from the public to identify the owners of these bicycles. The other items recovered included tools, and computer equipment.
One bicycle has already been identified, so police are looking to identify the owners of the other six.
The following bicycles are trying to be identified: two Schwinns, one Felt, one Fuji, one Huffy, and one Northrock.
Anyone who had one of the above brands of bicycles stolen between March 31, 2018, and May 10, 2018, and has proof of ownership, should contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 519-661-5674 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
Proof of ownership for the bicycle can be a receipt, the serial number, photos of the bicycle, and a detailed description of the bike.
As a result of the investigation, Shawn Ott, 48, of no fixed address, has been charged with three counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com
