How to report a stolen bike to the police in the United Kingdom
If your bike has been stolen in the United Kingdom, report it to the police as soon as you can, then create a free public record so it can be recovered and verified. Here’s how.
Non-emergency police: call 101 or report online at https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/what-and-how-to-report/how-to-report/.
report online or by phone, 101 for non-emergencies
1
Gather your bike’s details
Make, model, colour, frame or serial number, and clear photos.
2
Report it to the police
Report to the police website as soon as you can (non-emergency: 101).
3
Keep your reference number
Note the crime or incident reference number the police give you — you’ll need it later.
4
Create a free public record
List your bike on stolenbikeregister and add the reference number, so buyers and the community can spot and verify it.
5
Share it widely
Post the listing on social media to widen the search.
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