Make bike theft prevention part of your tune-up this spring. If you haven’t registered your bicycle yet, now is the perfect time!
Each year, approximately 3,000 bikes are reported stolen in Winnipeg. While Winnipeg Police officers pursue bike thieves, bike theft prevention starts with the bike owner.
Register your bicycle for free
Taking a few simple steps can go a long way in protecting your bike. That includes registering your bike with 529 Garage, an easy and free way to register your bike.
Registering your bike helps deter theft and improves your chances of getting it back if it’s ever stolen.
What to do if your bike is stolen
If your registered bicycle has been stolen, set an alert on 529 Garage and report it to the police by either:
- Calling the non-emergency report line at 204-986-6222 or visiting Police Headquarters at (245 Smith St.).
- reporting it online
Before making your report, have your bike's serial number and any unique marks or engravings (unique to that individual bike, not a group of bikes) that will aid in matching your report to the bikes found.