Reece Fujioka, 23, was sentenced at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court to two years’ imprisonment, having pleaded guilty to nine counts of theft.
The court heard that between May and October 2025, Fujioka stole nine bikes from three stations in Surrey – Walton-on-Thames, Woking and Guildford – breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) each time, as well as trespassing on the railway on one occasion.
Fujioka would casually walk up and down the cycle racks at stations when the coast was clear before choosing his desired bike.
He’d then use a handheld tool, such as a pair of pliers or bolt cutters, to break the lock and remove the bike.
The bikes he stole included a Cannondale Topstone worth around £2,500, and a Rockrider 6061 worth about £1,800.
Officers launched an investigation after linking a number offences together.
Fujioka was identified as a suspect in late May and officers began working to arrest him.
He was arrested in January after handing himself in at a Metropolitan Police station in south London.
BTP Constable Lee McAdam said: “Fujioka answered no comment in interview, but we had pulled together a wealth of evidence, including valuable CCTV footage, that left him with no choice but to plead guilty in court.
“We know cycle theft has a real impact on passengers, and we’re committed to tackling this type of crime and putting thieves like Fujioka before the courts.”
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