East Bay man arrested after $28,000 in stolen bikes are traced by victims
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Joseph Zachary Negapatan was arrested after burglary victims identified their stolen bicycles being sold online, leading to a significant recovery of stolen property and ongoing investigation.
The SFPD urges bicycle owners to maintain records of serial numbers and utilize databases like www.bikeindex.com to aid in recovering stolen bikes.
After reporting the burglary, the victims discovered a possible match for their stolen bicycles on an online marketplace, which facilitated the investigation and eventual arrest.
This incident highlights the importance of community vigilance and using available resources to prevent and recover theft, as demonstrated by the victims' timely tip to the police.
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