Japanese cyclist's world tour saved by Wuhan police
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Keiichiro Kawahara (r) from Japan, who is engaged on a global cycling tour, gives thanks after his stolen bicycle is returned to him by the police in Wuhan City, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2012. Kawahara, who has been cycling solo across 10 countries and regions, arrived in Wuhan three weeks ago after cycling through Shanghai and Jiangsu Province, among other places. Kawahara's modified bicycle, worth an estimated 13,000 RMB, was stolen on Feb. 17 after he parked it against a wall at the entrance of Han Street on discovering that the parking lot was closed. Kawahara found that his bike was missing when he returned at 8:30 PM and subsequently reported the theft to the police. The case was investigated by Wuchang Public Security Bureau's Dongting police station. Officers eventually recovered Kawahara's bicycle from the black market on Feb. 20. Kawahara is now free to continue his global journey. [Chinanews.com]
Keiichiro Kawahara (r) from Japan, who is engaged on a global cycling tour, takes possession of his modified bicycle after it is returned to him by the police after being stolen in Wuhan City, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2012. [Chinanews.com]
Keiichiro Kawahara's beloved bicycle. [Chinanews.com]
Japanese cycling enthusiast Keiichiro Kawahara, who is engaged on a global cycling tour, speaks to the media after his stolen bike is recovered by police in Wuhan City, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2012. [Chinanews.com]
Keiichiro Kawahara (r) from Japan, who is engaged on a global cycling tour, poses for media pictures after his stolen bicycle is returned to him by the police in Wuhan City, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 20, 2012. [Chinanews.com]
