How to Report Bike Theft?

It's an unpleasant moment: you come back and your bike is gone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to increase the chances of finding your bike. Here's how to report bike theft, what to do, and how BIKEBAZE can help protect your bike.

1. First, make sure your bike hasn't been moved

Before you file a report, it is wise to check whether your bike may have been removed by the municipality. Bikes that are parked incorrectly or have been unused for more than a few weeks are often brought to the municipal bicycle depot.

• Check online via verlorenofgevonden.nl whether your bike is in the depot.
• Is this the case? Then you can pick up your bike or even have it delivered.

2. Report it to the police

Is your bike really stolen? Then report this to the police immediately. You can file a report:

• Online via the police website (DigiD required).
• By phone at 0900-8844.
• In person at a police station.

What do you need for the declaration?

• Frame number: This is crucial for identification.
• Other features: brand, type, color, or accessories.
• Proof of ownership, such as the receipt for your bike

3. Check the Bike Theft Register or BIKEBAZE

Through the Bicycle theft register whether Bikebaze's BikeVault you can check if your bike is listed as stolen.

4. BIKEBAZE: Extra protection for your bike

At BIKEBAZE, we go one step further to prevent bicycle theft and to find bicycles. Here's how we can help:

• Free bike registration: Simply register your bike with BIKEBAZE. This means that your bike is linked to your data and easier to find.
• Safe Tags: For just €9.99, you can make your bike instantly recognisable. These stickers are difficult to remove and allow scanners to contact you if your bike is found.
• Community strength: Together with other cyclists, we are building a network to combat bicycle theft.

👉 Register your bike for free and order your SafeTag today bikebaze.nl.

5. Insurance helps

Do you have bike insurance? Remember to also report the theft to your insurer. Make sure you file a report, as this is often a requirement for claiming your insurance. Not insured yet? BIKEBAZE members get a 15% discount on bike insurance with Qover. You, as a reader, can also benefit from this. Insure now here!

Prevent new thefts

Now that you know how to report bike theft, it's time to take preventative measures:

• Use an ART certified lock.
• Secure your bike to a fixed object.
• Register your bike with BIKEBAZE and attach a SafeTag.

Bike theft is a big problem, but together we can tackle it. Register your bike today and be part of the solution. 🚲

Register your bike now and make a difference!

Protect your bike today by registering it for free with BIKEBAZE. It only takes a few minutes and can make a world of difference. Together, we fight against bicycle theft!

👉 Register your bike now!