An eagle-eyed owner spotted their stolen bike for sale on social media.
Thames Valley Police Oxford, posting on Facebook yesterday, said the bike had been taken from Hinksey Park.
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After the owner contacted police, officers from the city's neighbourhood policing team as well emergency response went to the seller's address.
There the bike was recovered and the seller arrested for handling stolen goods.
The man has been charged with handling stolen goods.
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