An officer from the Portland Police Department saw my bike against a transient motor home. Knowing the bike cost more than the motor home he looked on Bike Index and saw my bike was stolen. He called the original owner, the shop that bought it, and then me. translated from English

Joaquin Bike recovered 2020.1.26

Someone found this bike, looked it up on the Bike Index, then called and returned it to me (3 years later)! translated from English

Sarah Bike recovered 2020.1.26

Interdicted the person who had, Unfortunately was a homeless female. Bike Index did a great job because the Police Station had your report on the wall and everyone knew about it at the local PD, so when we called and said we found it, they knew right away what bike it was. translated from English

Chris Bike recovered 2020.1.22

Recovered when Bike Index and Revolution Bicycle contacted me with info of a possible match for sale. EPS and Revolution coordinated to set up a sting and recovered the bike from a known thief. Many thanks to all involved. Very impressed that this worked out! translated from English

Bruce Bike recovered 2020.1.19

I saw my bike posted on a stolen bikes Facebook page (that Bike Index recommended I join) and I sent my Bike Index link to the RCMP. The serial numbers matched and Beaumont RCMP found the bike when serving an arrest warrant! translated from English

Nadia Bike recovered 2020.1.15

A Good Samaritan searched the serial number, which led her to me! translated from English

Kaci Bike recovered 2020.1.7

Thank you Bike Index! A guy who got my bike in an auction sold the bike to another guy who (thankfully!) checked Bike Index after purchasing it. He saw it was stolen and was decent enough to reach out. Without Bike Index he would not have had a way of knowing it was stolen or finding me. Thank you! translated from English

Barb Bike recovered 2020.1.7

I received an email in the middle of the night from user Bryan who alerted me that the bike was being sold on OfferUp. With some help from the police, it was recovered in nearly two days. translated from English

Leif Bike recovered 2020.1.6

Someone checked the serial number on the bike after a purchase. They got my number and I was able to get it back. translated from English

Kale Bike recovered 2019.12.31

A thief sold my bike around 3rd and Pike Street for $100. The buyer went to register the bike as his own on the Bike Index and realized it was stolen from my post. I'm glad he reached out to return my bike! translated from English

Melissa Bike recovered 2019.12.30

A stranger found it abandoned downtown and saw your ad/alert on Twitter. He reached out to me via the phone number I had listed on Bike Index and I was able to safely get my bike back for free. Yay for kind humans! translated from English

AnnaJoy Bike recovered 2019.12.21

Registering my bike on Bike Index over a year ago was my proof of ownership. Enough people around town knew my bike. Two fellow bike enthusiasts came to my aid by identifying and locating the bike, and staying with it until I got there. translated from English

Samantha Bike recovered 2019.12.18

I purchased the bike from a local shop that had recorded the sale, my name, and the serial number. They told me to list it on Bike Index. A month after the theft I got a call out of the blue from someone saying they had my bike. They knew about Bike Index and acted with integrity. So grateful. translated from English

Lex Bike recovered 2019.12.17

I have had several people looking out for this bike and contacting me over the past few months but finally, somebody messaged me on Stolen Bikes NOLA and said they had my bike. Bike Index worked even though I didnt have the serial number to provide. What a wonderful early Christmas gift. translated from English

Michael Bike recovered 2019.12.17

I received an email from Bike Index Calgary advising me of a suspicious ad on Kijiji. Police arrested the seller. If it wasn’t for Bike Index I might not have recovered my bike. They notified me within hours of it being posted for sale. I recommend that everyone who values their bike register it. translated from English

Matt Bike recovered 2019.12.15

Thank you officer Walter at Portland Police department for finding it and returning it home :) And thank you Bike Index peeps for your help and support in spreading the word. It worked! translated from English

Jill Bike recovered 2019.12.12

A post on Nextdoor.com gave me hope and then someone else saw it on a police car. Then a text came in from Bike Index stating the officer contacted them and had my bike. From the moment I discovered it was missing to recovery was about 5 hours. translated from English

Brian Bike recovered 2019.12.11

A caring Ballard resident found the bike thrown in his bushes. He made the effort to contact police who directed him to Bike Index! He was able to contact me and return the bike unharmed. This would never have happened without Bike Index. Thanks!!! translated from English

JS Bike recovered 2019.12.11

A gentleman from Bike Index called me and said it was posted on OfferUp! We met the guy with the police and got our bike back! translated from English

Avery Bike recovered 2019.12.10

I was alerted via Bike Index about the sale of my bicycle on OfferUp. My friend took possession of the bike and informed the seller with proof that the bike had been stolen. None of this would've happened without his diligent checking against Bike Index and alerting me to the sale. translated from English

Andrew Bike recovered 2019.12.8

Bike Index partner Portland Police Bureau Bike Theft Task Force searched high and low and found my beauty this week! The bike was in great shape, even though it had been in a pretty rough place for nearly 2.5 months. Thanks guys! translated from English

Mike Bike recovered 2019.12.8

The police recovered the bike from a pawn shop. Many thanks to Bike Index partner, UWPD! translated from English

Joseph Bike recovered 2019.12.5

Stolen Bikes Edmonton and EPS texted me last weekend with a photo of the bike recovered by police. Confirmation received, and bike recovered! Thanks Bike Index, Stolen Bikes Edmonton, and Edmonton Police Services! translated from English

Aaron Bike recovered 2019.12.4

It was brought to a bike shop by the person who stole it for a tune-up and the shop ran the serial on Bike Index and contacted me. translated from English

Laura Bike recovered 2019.12.2

Someone from Bike Index found my bike on Kijiji and contacted me. Police and I recovered it with an under cover cop! translated from English

kirsti Bike recovered 2019.11.30

Through Bike Index someone contacted me that they found my bike locked up at an encampment and we got her free! translated from English

Thenisia Bike recovered 2019.11.25

Bike Index partner, Stolen Bikes NOLA found it! translated from English

Nancy Bike recovered 2019.11.23

A wonderful human found in through Bike Index! translated from English

Lynn Bike recovered 2019.11.23

Local Bike Index partner shop, Splendid Cycles, in Portland, took possession when a so-called customer brought my bike into the shop wondering if it was an E-bike. translated from English

Tom Bike recovered 2019.11.22

I registered my bike stolen this morning. Then someone posted a picture on Reddit of my bike off a hiking path. I immediately got an email from Bike Index asking if it was my bike and coordinated between me and the Redditor. I can't thank Bike Index or the kind folks who saw it enough. translated from English

Bryan Bike recovered 2019.11.22

Got a message on Bike Index from a follower who bought my bike off a guy trying to sell it in Capitol Hill the day after it was stolen. He thought it might be stolen and checked Bike Index! Got it back and we made a new biking friend in Cap Hill. Thanks Abi and Bike Index. translated from English

Brooke Bike recovered 2019.11.22

A local bike shop/good Samaritan saw it, knew it was stolen thanks to the tweet or magical way in which y'all shared this information, and about a day later I was contacted by the police saying they found my bike!! THANK YOU! Such a miracle, especially in the city of Portland. wow. truly amazed. translated from English

Amanda Bike recovered 2019.11.21

The San Francisco Police Department called me to tell me that they recovered my bike, and found me from Bike Index. translated from English

Yanny Bike recovered 2019.11.17

Recovered by the Edmonton City Police as part of a larger bust. They used the Bike Index to identify and return it to me. Huge thanks to you all! translated from English

Steve Bike recovered 2019.11.17

The thief posted an ad for my bike via OfferUp. The ad was discovered and forwarded to me by the Bike Index team. I met the thief and bought my bike back without conflict. translated from English

Vitaliy Bike recovered 2019.11.17

Someone saw my red bianchi on the corner. It was scratched up but he knew it was a nice bike and had seen it posted! He bought the bike from the guy who said it was his then connected me. I gave him his money back and a big THANK YOU! This was truly amazing! I cannot thank Bike Index enough!!! translated from English

Julie Bike recovered 2019.11.13

Got a tip from an SPD officer through Bike Index that the bike was on OfferUp. Contacted the seller and gave them the Bike Index link. They were sympathetic and offered to meet up and hand over the bike. It's a bit scuffed up and missing accessories, but I'm so excited to have it back!! translated from English

Eva Bike recovered 2019.11.13

A high school in Portland has a bike repair "shop" class. They receive bikes to work on. How they got my bike is a mystery. Whoever stole it maybe abandoned it. The teachers and students scour Bike Index when they receive the bikes. They saw that one of the bikes matched mine and they contacted me! translated from English

Julie Bike recovered 2019.11.11

Bike Index watchers informed me that bike was listed on Letgo and Craigslist. Informed police and they got me back my bike. Other bike still not recovered, but there is hope. Many thanks! translated from English

Bryan Bike recovered 2019.11.10

Bike Index watchers informed me that bike was listed on Letgo and Craigslist. Informed police and they got me back my bike. Other bike still not recovered, but there is hope. Many thanks! translated from English

Bryan Bike recovered 2019.11.10

Three people reported leads due to my posting on Bike Index. Someone bought the bike before the police investigated, but the buyer searched the serial and discovered he had purchased stolen property and reported it to me and the police. I can't believe how helpful the posting on Bike Index was. translated from English

Keith Bike recovered 2019.11.9

A couple was searching Bike Index to find their stolen bike and they saw my post. Coincidentally, they were eating at a food cart where the owner had noticed my abandoned bike at a homeless camp. THANK YOU to the good-hearted people of Portland who helped each step of the way. translated from English

Lisa Bike recovered 2019.11.8

We sent the bike to @stolenbikesbayarea, Bike Index, and a large biking Facebook group. Yesterday a friend spotted it. Cops were super helpful and took pride in helping. I backed up my claim by knowing every part of the bike. translated from English

Kelly Bike recovered 2019.11.7

Police contacted me by email, through this website, saying they recovered my bike. translated from English

Kyle Bike recovered 2019.11.5

Bike Index partner, Stolen Bikes NOLA, found my bike and returned it to me. translated from English

Catherine Bike recovered 2019.11.5

An anonymous caller found my contact info on Bike Index and told me where my bike was seen. translated from English

Daniel Bike recovered 2019.11.4

Omaha Police Dept’s Pawn Unit recovered it a week ago after the bike was stolen two months ago. Having filed a police report filed and sharing the serial number on Bike Index helped track the bike down. translated from English

Jeff Bike recovered 2019.11.2

Someone saw it on LetGo, checked Bike Index and reached out to me when they found it. Bike Index provided tips to recover it. The San Mateo Sheriff's Office helped me meet with the seller. Thanks everyone for helping me get this special bike back translated from English

Walstad Bike recovered 2019.10.31

Nice man who had seen it left on the back of someone's car saw my number on Bike Index and called me! translated from English

Ian Bike recovered 2019.10.30

A local nonprofit bike group found it and called in local Bike Index ambassador Mike who arranged a meeting and we took it home. translated from English

vladimir Bike recovered 2019.10.28