A 15-year-old who had his locked bicycle stolen from Oak Bay High School got it back after his father spotted a man with it on Pandora Avenue.
Oak Bay police said the father was driving down the road when he noticed the bike, which had been stolen a few days earlier, on April 15.
He politely asked for it back and the bike was given to him without incident, police said.
A check of the serial number confirmed it was the son’s bike, which has an estimated value of $800.
Although things turned out well, police said they encourage people to contact them before taking such matters into their own hands.
The identity of the person who stole the bike hasn’t been determined.
