23 year-old Michael Usher is claiming that he had a bit of misfortune, when police stopped him claiming he stole a bike.
That was after the fact, however, because first police took him to court and got him arraigned on the charge of handing stolen goods.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge and explained to Magistrate Herbert Panton that he borrowed a bicycle from a friend and he went to Holy Redeemer Credit Union to withdraw money to go to the dentist. He said he parked his friend's bicycle next to the security booth and went into the credit union building. He said when went outside, he got on the wrong bicycle and rode off. He said when he realized that he was on the wrong bike he decided to take back take it back. Unfortunately, it was already reported stolen and police met him on the way back. They intercepted and arrested him for the crime of handling stolen goods.
Magistrate Panton granted him bail of $200, and adjourned the case to August 28.
