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Stolen Bike

Any advice on what to do if my bike was stolen? It was taken from my basement in squirrel hill. I don't have the serial numbers and only know the make and model. A Fuji Ultimate Hybrid in Navy Blue that I bought at Golden Triangle Bike Rental last year. Is it worth filing a police report?


2012-06-14 13:05:39

@Megan; you did the right thing by posting it here. Folks will keep an eye out for it. But, without a serial number, reclaiming it might be a problem if it is found. Is there ANY chance that GTBR has a record of the sale that might include a serial number?


As for filing a police report, I'd say yes. That way, if the bike is found/recovered they might know to contact you.


Both suggestions are longshots, but you have to get lucky sometime!


And for the rest of you out there, when's the last time you got a good clear photo of your bike? Recorded the serial numbers? On all your bikes? Today might be a good day to catch up on those chores, if necessary..... And no, I do not yet have a photo OR the serial number of the bike I bought from Ian last week, so this is a reminder for myself, too.


swalfoort
2012-06-14 13:47:42

You will also need a police report to file an insurance claim.


cburch
2012-06-14 15:12:09

Yes, do a police report, especially if they broke into your basement in order to steal the bike.


pseudacris
2012-06-14 19:55:02