It pays to wear a bicycle helmet

Following road laws and wearing a helmet could have saved a Braybrook man a great deal of grief.

Williamstown police observed a man riding a bicycle without a helmet in Altona North this morning.

He was allegedly found to be in possession of heroin, methylamphetamine and almost $200 in coins.

It's alleged he was responsible for a series of thefts from motor vehicles in Altona, Newport, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Braybrook and Yarraville

The 46-year-old had allegedly been riding his bike at night and using a rock to smash windows of vehicles parked on the street.

He has been charged with 42 offences including theft from a motor vehicle, possession of drugs and committing offences while on bail.

He is due to appear in court at a later date.

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