Can you look up a stolen bike by serial number?

Check the serial number The serial number can be checked within databases like Bike Index or Bike Register, so if the bike has been registered as stolen you can then take steps to involve the police. If the serial number has been filed off or covered in any way, this is also a sure sign that the bike was stolen.

Can I check if a bike is stolen?

Check if a bike is lost or stolen Each bike has a unique serial number which helps identify that particular bike. This is usually stamped underneath the bottom bracket of the frame. Other places it could be located are the chain stays, headset or seat tube.

How do you prove a stolen bike is yours?

1. Save all your receipts. Keep all receipts that relate to your bike.
2. Take a photo of your bike. Take a photo of your bike when you buy it.
3. Record the make, model and serial number of your bike.
4. Register your bike.
5. Consider insurance.
6. Consider “anti-theft protection” from the lock brands.
7. Install a tracking device?

What number do I call if my bike is stolen?

If your bike is spotted by yourself or a member of the public, do not meet the seller directly, always contact the police on 101.

What happens if you buy a stolen bike?

You have no legal rights to keep the bike. The general rule is that it remains the property of the original owner and the police can take the motorcycle from you to return it to the original owner or the insurance company if the owner has been paid out.

Do bicycles have serial numbers?

Most bicycle serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks come together (1). Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. The best chance at recovering a stolen bicycle is having a registered serial number.

How can I find my stolen bike UK?

In the event that your bike is stolen, contact your local police (either 101 or go to your local station) as soon as possible with as much information as possible. If you have the frame number, BikeRegister number, a photo and any other details the easier it is for police to find your bike and return it to you.

Is it worth reporting a stolen bike?

Report the theft to the police File a police report as soon as possible. This is really important. But the fact is that almost half of stolen bikes are eventually recovered by the police. And the only reason that just 5% of stolen bikes are returned to their owners is that the police can’t link the bikes to the owners.

How do I report a bike theft to the police?

Report your stolen bike

1. Call 101 to report a stolen bike.
2. In an emergency, always dial 999.

Where can I find the serial number on my bike?

Most bicycle serial numbers are located under the bottom bracket where the two pedal cranks come together (1). Simply turn your bike upside down and record the number. Check for the serial number on the headset at the front of the bike (2) or the rear stays (3).

What happens if you unknowingly buy stolen goods?

Although you will likely not be charged with a crime, if you unknowingly bought stolen goods, you will probably have to return them to the rightful owner. The thief (or thieves) will then owe you the purchase price in restitution.