The world's biggest bike thief is in the spotlight by police – how Google Earth 'nailed' him

Using Google Maps technology, authorities arrested a 54-year-old man who apparently stole more than 500 bicycles.

It delivers unique experiences to millions of people around the world every day Google Land, This revolutionary software that allows users Explore all Universe Through their mobile phone screen.

But with one exception Travel encyclopedia Google Earth, so generously provided to the ordinary world, has become – even if inadvertently – particularly useful An instrument of police powers In order to untangle the actions of some criminals.

The story of a ruthless bike thief oxfordshire in england, Which was revealed a few months ago by the interactive digital atlas, Google Earth.

The film is about a 54-year-old man who was huddled in his yard More than 500 bikes. The two bikes have created a mountain that can easily be seen from Google Earth It was therefore only a matter of time before doubts arose.

Project…satellite images also facilitated the strong complaints of his neighbors who They can see the bike mountain getting bigger And the yard will be as dirty as it has become Fertile ground for rats to breed.

A neighbor of the 54-year-old man stated that when he spoke to him, he said they would be sent to… Africa for children in need Which, as it turned out, never happened. “Bikes arrive at the yard in trucks, mostly during the night.”

from their side Police authorities It was reported that a large number of bicycles believed to be stolen were recovered from the property. The police are currently identifying the ownership of these bikes.”

After his arrest, he was 54 years old He was initially releasedIt has not been confirmed whether the bikes were actually stolen, or whether they were obtained legally and were traveling to… Africa.

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