Do bikes get stolen in Seattle?
An average 5.3 bikes were reported stolen every day this year so far in Seattle. Many of them will end up being sold in online marketplaces like Craigslist, Facebook, and OfferUp. Bryan Hance is the co-founder of Bike Index. He checked one night of stolen bikes in Seattle for us.
Where can I find a stolen bike in Seattle?
Bike Index is the official registration system of the UW and Seattle Bike Blog, and widely used by Seattle bike shops. Bike Index uses a strong social media presence to mobilize local people to find stolen bikes – successfully recovering more than 4,500 bikes.
What do I do if my bike is stolen Seattle?
What to do if your bike is stolen in the City of Seattle.
- Report the theft to the Seattle Police Department, to establish a case number.
- Mark your bikes as stolen on Bike Index and Project 529.
- Look for your bike on websites and apps like Craigslist, eBay, OfferUp, and LetsGo.
Where do bike thieves sell stolen bikes?
Check ebay, Gumtree, craigslist. Check out the listings on ebay, Gumtree and craigslist. Thieves will often try to sell stolen bikes through these sites.
How often are bicycles stolen?
every 30 seconds
Let’s Start With The Bike Theft Statistics A bicycle is stolen every 30 seconds in the United States. That’s roughly two million bikes a year, totaling about $350 million . To give you some perspective, less than one million motor vehicles are stolen each year in America.
How do I make sure I don’t buy a stolen bike?
How Not To Buy A Stolen Bike
- Step 1: Check the Ad. There are lots of kinds of bikes for lots of different purposes and lots of different people.
- Step 2: Check the Seller. On eBay this is straightforward.
- Step 3: Check the Serial.
- Step 4: Check the Bike.
How can I find my stolen bike?
Here are some quick and easy tips to track it down:
- Report your bike stolen to the police.
- Call local bike shops.
- Visit local markets and impound yards for stolen bikes.
- Register your bike as stolen on bike recovery sites.
- Search online marketplaces.
- Inform your insurance company.
- Spread the word.
- Conclusion.
How do I register my bike in Washington state?
The state of Washington does not have licensing and registration requirements for electric bikes.
What should I do if my bike is stolen?
Report the theft to the police as quickly as you can, and with as much detail as possible. Lots of people think that the police are not usually that interested in cycle crime – so much so that up to 75% of people don’t even bother reporting that their bike has been stolen to the authorities.
What do I do if my bike is stolen online?
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. If it was spotted online and you or someone else has sourced the seller’s address, phone number or a meeting date/time (public meeting place) hand this over to the police.
Which bikes get stolen the most?
Most stolen motorcycle makes in the United States in 2019
| Characteristic | Number of thefts |
|---|---|
| American Honda Motor Co., Inc. | 8,122 |
| Yamaha Motor Corporation | 6,495 |
| Harley Davidson, Inc. | 4,737 |
| American Suzuki Motor Corporation | 4,686 |
How do I find a stolen bike in Seattle?
We’ve partnered with BikeIndex.org (and the service formerly known as the Stolen Bicycle Registry) to create this tool to fight bicycle theft in the Seattle area and help reunite people with their stolen rides. You can use the fast search feature on this page to explore the listings to see if the bike you found has been reported stolen.
How do I Register my bike in Seattle?
Bike registration is simple and can be confirmed by local partners, including Seattle Bike Blog, G&O Family Cyclery, Sprocketts Recycled Bicycles and The Bike Shack. Searching for stolen bicycles is also easy. Bike Index is free and run as a not-for-profit. Register your bike on Bike Index >>
What can I do to prevent bike theft?
As always, the best prevention of bike theft is to lock your bike securely. We provide the following resources for when that’s not enough. With more than 44,000 registered bikes and 2,300 successful recoveries, Bike Index is one of the largest registration and theft-recovery sites in the country.
How many bikes have been recovered from Bike Index?
With more than 44,000 registered bikes and 2,300 successful recoveries, Bike Index is one of the largest registration and theft-recovery sites in the country. Bike registration is simple and can be confirmed by local partners, including Seattle Bike Blog, G&O Family Cyclery, Sprocketts Recycled Bicycles and The Bike Shack.