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Submit Stolen Bike Report
Please use this form to describe your bike, how it was secured, and how you think it was stolen.
Make and Model:
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Basic Bike Info
Please describe the characteristics of your bike.
Serial No.:
Serial numbers are often stamped into the metal on the underside of the frame, or near the seat post.
Bicycle Type:
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Please select one...
Mountain Bike
Road Bike
Hybrid Bike
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Tandem
Folding / Compact Bike
BMX Bike
Other (describe in detail below)
Color:
Size:
Please describe the size of the bike.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features:
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Please describe the condition of your bicycle, and describe any distinguishing features.
Please do not include information about monetary rewards or suspected thieves.
Report moderators will remove any suspect names and reward info.
Location
Location
Location name:
e.g. a place of business, venue, meeting point
Street:
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City:
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State/Province:
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Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District Of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
American Samoa
Federated States of Micronesia
Guam
Marshall Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
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Latitude:
Longitude:
Owner Information
Owner Name:
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This will be displayed on the public registry viewing page. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may want to enter your first name only, a nickname, or your initials.
Contact Phone Number:
Please provide a number at which you can be reached quickly.
Contact Email:
Your email will be shown on the public registry listing page.
Lock Information
How was the lock defeated?:
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Please select one...
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Not locked.
Other situation, please describe below.
Please describe the condition of the lock, and how you think the thief was able to break it.
Lock Type:
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Please select one...
Cable w/ Padlock
Combination Cable Lock
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
Older U-Lock w/ Round Key
Other U-Lock
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
No Lock
Other
Incident Description
What was the bike locked to?:
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Please select one...
Locked to bike rack.
Locked to street sign.
Locked to a parking meter.
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.
Bike not locked.
Bike was locked only to itself.
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?:
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Please select one...
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
Not locked.
Other situation, please describe below.
Please describe the part of the bike that the lock was attached to, and any important details about how it was locked up.
How long was the bike locked in this location?:
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Please describe how long your bike had been locked up, i.e. "20 minutes", or "3 days".
Which type of area was your bike stolen from?:
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Please select one...
Front of building in residential area.
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
Porch or yard.
Alley or side passageway.
Storage room.
Garage or enclosed parking area.
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
Other situation, please describe below.
Please select which description best fits the general area from which your bike was stolen.
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Police Report No.:
It is strongly recommended that you file a police report, and fill in the report number here.
Date and Time of Theft
Please supply the complete date and time that your bike was stolen. If you're not sure when it was stolen, enter your best guess as to when the crime happened, or the date and time that you last saw the bike.
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Bicycle Photo Upload
Upload a photo of your bicycle here.
The image file must be no larger than 2 megabytes in size.
Upload Image:
Incident Description:
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Describe in your own words what you think happened to your bike. Please include any important or unusual details that make your situation unique.