More than 300 stolen Wellington bikes and scooters: Just 44 back with owners

December 18, 2022 | Tom Hunt | Stuff

“Wellington police have managed to return just a fraction of a massive haul of stolen bikes with the rightful owners. More than 3000 items were gathered by police in October during Operation Trump Card in which 15 properties and storage units were raided by police… ‘I loved my bike and it was like being reacquainted with an old friend,” she said. “People’s lives get turned upside down by a theft. It leaves such a bad taste.'”

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