By Ray Sparvell
Police want to speak to a local hero who cycled after an alleged burglar and retrieved a backpack with some $7000 worth of stolen property at Eden Hill on Monday.
The man, about 40-years-of-age in a tee shirt, boardies and no shoes - along with his kelpie or German Shepherd - came to the aid of a female homeowner who had been chasing the alleged offender on foot.
Police arrested a man after a cyclist and his dog chased him down.
Kiara police said the cyclist caught up with the man who was carrying a backpack and - after a "conversation" - the alleged offender handed the bag to the man who returned it to the homeowner.
The drama began when the 30-year-old female returned to her Bassendean home around 12.30pm to find a man allegedly ransacking the residence.
A struggle broke out between the two and the woman managed to wrest back one bag that allegedly contained valuables worth around $2000.
The alleged offender fled along First Avenue toward Walter Road East with the woman in hot pursuit.
The foot race continued onto Second Avenue where the man on the bike - and his dog - made their appearance.
After a brief conversation with the woman, the duo set off after the offender.
After getting her bag back, she called police. Kiara officers patrolled the area until they found the alleged offender.
Police said the 19-year-old Mirrabooka man had only been released on Monday morning, after a court appearance over another offence allegedly committed on Sunday night.
He appeared in Midland Magistrates Court on Tuesday and has been remanded until May 24.
A Kiara police spokeswoman said that it was important for them to make contact with the good Samaritan as his information could be important to the investigation.
"If he reads this or if anybody knows this man, could he please contact the Kiara police on 9376 7000," she said.
Anybody with other information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperswa.com.au