Arrest after classic motorbike stolen

Mike Hamilton had his $15,000 bike stolen from the Cherry Blossom Festival. An arrest has since been made but the bike remains missing. Photo/file

An arrest has been made following the theft of a classic bike, but the bike's whereabouts remain a mystery for now.

Mike Hamilton rode his 1973 Norton Commando to the Greerton Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday but was heartbroken when he later found it missing.

In a previous target="_blank">Bay of Plenty Times article, Mr Hamilton said the loss was "like losing a family member".

A police spokeswoman said a 43-year-old man has been arrested and is expected to appear in the District Court in Tauranga on Friday.

"Inquiries are ongoing to find the bike," she said.

The bike is worth $15,000 and was last seen reportedly being pulled into a dark coloured van.

Mr Hamilton's daughter Ruby had since posted her dad's missing bike on her Facebook page which had been shared over 2500 times.