Police Find Collection of Stolen Bikes in Home of Suspected Thief in Milpitas

Pleasanton police detectives following the lead of one stolen bicycle have stumbled upon dozens of other stolen bikes in a Milpitas home.

The owner of a stolen bike in Pleasanton found it for sale in Milpitas on Craigslist, and contacted detectives, reported the San Jose Mercury News Thursday.

After confirming that the bike – a rare 1952 Schwinn – was stolen from the Milpitas home, detective returned with a search warrant and found a trove of additional stolen bicycles.

Police are still searching for the suspected thief, who was not home at the time of the investigation.