Nanaimo RCMP are hoping to find the rightful owner of a specialized full suspension mountain bike.
An officer on patrol on Nicol Street on Tuesday noticed a man riding a bike that had been spray-painted black.
Knowing that stolen bikes are often altered, the officer questioned him.
The rider said someone gave him the bike. He couldn’t explain why it was spray-painted -- or why someone would give him such an expensive bike.
RCMP say the bike will be stored at the detachment for 90 days. Proof of purchase with a serial number will be required to claim it.