Stolen Bike Recovered In Mission Viejo

MISSION VIEJO, CA —An alert resident of Mission Viejo has led to the discovery of a missing motorcycle, police said, reuniting an owner with his prize possession.

On Wednesday at 11 a.m., a resident on Malaga Lane noticed something out of the ordinary for the neighborhood. Alerting authorities, the deputies arrived shortly after that.

The suspect had in his possession a motorcycle, reported stolen from Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo Police Spokesperson Quyen Vuong said over social media.

"Deputies made the arrest, and the motorcycle was returned to its owner, while the suspect went to jail," Vuong wrote.

"It was a great job by the resident who reported the suspicious activity," he explained. "You live in your neighborhood and know when something is out of place."

If you think someone is acting suspicious, please call Mission Viejo Police Services at 949-770-6011.