Bike stolen in Rotterdam? Follow these steps!

It's annoying to discover that your bike has been stolen, especially in a city like Rotterdam where bike theft is a common problem. Hundreds of bikes disappear every day, but luckily there are steps you can take to increase your chances of being found and arrange the necessary things.

1. Report it to the police immediately

It is important to file a report as soon as possible. This can easily be done online via the Police website, or in person at a police station. Reporting ensures that your bike is included in the bicycle theft register, which increases the chance of being found.

2. Check verlorenofgevonden.nl

Not every missing bike has been stolen. It is possible that the municipality removed your bike because it was parked incorrectly or was marked as an orphan. So check out the website verlorenofgevonden.nl, where municipalities and organizations register their found objects. Use relevant keywords such as brand, color, and type to find your bike.

3. Inform your insurance

If you have bicycle insurance, inform your insurer immediately. Insurance companies often ask for a copy of the declaration form and can reimburse your bike if it falls within the policy conditions.

4. Check out the Fietspuntin Rotterdam

Your bike may have been removed by the municipality and brought to the Bike Point. The Bike Point stores bicycles parked incorrectly or annoyingly for a maximum of 13 weeks. Visit their website or stop by to see if your bike is there. This is a common cause of 'disappeared' bicycles in Rotterdam.

5. Report a report to verlorenofgevonden.nl

If you can't find your bike, you can also report your lost bike at verlorenofgevonden.nl. This increases the chance that, if someone has found your bike, it will return to the rightful owner.

6. Check used marketplaces

Keep platforms like Marktplaats and keep an eye on Facebook Marketplace. Sometimes stolen bikes are quickly resold. Stay up to date and look for bikes that look like yours.

What now?

Following these steps can help you find your bike or at least deal with the theft correctly. As a final tip: it's smart to act preventively. Think of good locks, guarded parking facilities and bicycle registration.

Extra tip:

Are you already a Bikebaze user and has your bike been stolen? Then don't forget to Bike Theft form to fill out. If your bike is found later, fill it Bike Found form in. This helps keep the system up to date and increase the chances of finding your bike. Register your bike here. Paste the SafeTags for extra prevention.