Japan netizens discover stolen classic race motorbike after cosplayer posts it online

The owner of the stolen bike said it was difficult to find a second-hand model in such a good condition. — Photo: X/@chanmn__12

A motorbike thief in Japan has been arrested after Internet sleuths discovered their social media posts bragging about the stolen wheels online, according to the South China Morning Post.

The thief, who is also a cosplayer, posted pics of the classic race bike, a Suzuki TL1000R, on a social media platform on Dec 31.