21-YEAR-OLD FACES COURT OVER THEFT OF SEGWAYS WORTH $80,000

A man has faced court this morning after being charged with the theft of eight segways on the Central Coast

The segways, with a combined value of $80,000, were stolen from a trailer in East Gosford during the early hours of Australia Day.

Following the theft, police commenced inquiries, and as a result a 21-year-old man was arrested around 7.30pm yesterday.

Police also subsequently searched a home in Springfield, where they allegedly located four firearms and a small quantity of drugs.

The man was charged with stealing from motor vehicle and cultivating a prohibited plant.

He appeared before court this morning.

As yet, the stolen Segways have not been recovered.