WARE, Mass. (WWLP) - A man has been arrested in connection with stealing a child's bicycle in Ware.

The Ware Police Department stated that 34-year-old Corky Schipper of Ware was arrested last Friday as part of an investigation into a bike theft. Police had received reports that an unknown man had stolen a bicycle that belonged to a 13-year-old girl and her nine-year-old brother.

Schipper was determined to be in possession of the stolen bicycle and was charged with Receiving Stolen Property Under $1200. Ware police are investigating whether Schipper was responsible for the original theft, during which time he may receive additional charges.

The suspect was arraigned on Tuesday in Eastern Hampshire District Court in Belchertown.

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