A total of 57 motorcycle thefts were reported to ACT Policing in the first six months of 2026. While some bikes have been located, many allegedly remain untraced.
However, one Gungahlin resident, who preferred to be identified only as Dan, was determined not to fall into the category of Canberra riders who could only lament losing their ride.
The 39-year-old IT specialist used his technical expertise to track his stolen vehicle to a hotel in Kingston, leading police directly to the suspect.
