B.O.L.O! - My Bike is STOLEN!

What if my Bike is Stolen?

Stay Calm! - Try if you can, breath in at a 4 second rate - then hold your breath for 4 seconds, and finally breath out at a 4 second rate. This should help with controlling our heart rate and thinking rationally.

Double-Check & Verify?

Double Check the area where you left your bike. Sometimes bikes are moved by building staff or towed for parking violations. Verify the bike is truly missing before proceeding.

Gather Key Information - Observations.

The below information may be needed if you have it?:
• Serial number (usually stamped under the frame near pedals).
• Make, model, color, and unique features.
• Photos (Recent photos are so awesome and help very much!)
• Purchase receipts.
• Date, time, and location of theft.
• There may be video systems in the area where you left your bike.
• Prepare as much info for the report.

File a Police Report Immediately

Use your local non-emergency line or online portal.

Request on getting a case/report number—it’s required for insurance and helps track patterns.

Ask if your bike details will be entered into the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) database for broader visibility.

Register on other Recovery Platforms, Social Media etc.

Sites like BikeIndex, Project 529 Garage, and FindMyBike.net allow you to mark your bike as stolen and alert the cycling community.

Other platforms can often link with other databases and police systems.