Is there a Facebook group to recover stolen bikes?
There have been cases of people being assaulted or killed trying to get their stuff back. If you live in a city with a large bike community, there’s a good chance locals have set up a Facebook group for recovering stolen bikes.
Where can I Register my bike as stolen?
Register that your bike was stolen at Bike Index, the National Bike Registry (recently merged with 529 Garage ), and any local registries that exist for your city.
Which is the best app to find a stolen bike?
Two popular sales apps, OfferUp and LetGo, are current hotbeds for stolen bikes because they don’t pre-screen listings or provide any customer service for complaints. Bryan Hance at Bike Index says bike thieves previously on Craigslist have almost exclusively moved to these two apps.
Where is the serial number on a stolen bike?
If your bike hasn’t yet been stolen, stop reading this article now, find your serial number, and write it down. It’s usually located on the bottom bracket (though sometimes it’s found on the head tube, rear dropout, or elsewhere on the bike ).
Where was the quad bike stolen in North Yorkshire?
A stolen quad bike has been recovered and a man arrested in connection with its theft from North Yorkshire. At about 2pm on Tuesday 24 September 2019, a Honda quad bike was stolen from a farm in the Hambleton district, near Stokesley. The Honda Fourtrax quad, worth about £6,000, had been fitted with a tracking device by its owner.
What should I do if my quad bike is stolen?
Secure quad bike to a fixed point on the ground or something that takes time to remove will also act as a deterrent. Never leave your keys in the ignition, even if you only briefly leave your ATV unattended. Keep gates to yards closed as open gates can be an open invitation to thieves.
How to report a stolen bike to the police?
File a police report. If you can, go into your local precinct and make an officer come and take a report. Get them engaged in your situation! Make sure your bike is registered on Bike Index and any local registry in your community that might exist. Mark your bike as stolen on Bike Index to trigger our community.
There have been cases of people being assaulted or killed trying to get their stuff back. If you live in a city with a large bike community, there’s a good chance locals have set up a Facebook group for recovering stolen bikes.