Recovery Stories

After I posted this stolen bike on the Bike Index, a good Samaritan found the bike in a neighbors back yard, and he somehow found my listing on the Bike Index, emailed me, and we arranged for me to pick it up! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Shannon Bike recovered 2018.3.12

It was found in the neighborhood by someone who quickly recognized that it looked out of place and was stolen. He took it in for safekeeping and checked Bike Index, finding my entry. Thank you! We never would have gotten it back without Bike Index! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Andrew M Bike recovered 2018.3.7

Bike was found in the REI parking garage. Employees looked up the serial and found my phone number on the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Jared Bike recovered 2018.3.7

Found by a bike shop, and ID'd in the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Bryan Bike recovered 2018.2.26

Found by a bike parking facility in Berkeley. And ID'd in the Bike index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Kristin Bike recovered 2018.2.25

A bike store called me and they told me they had my bike. Apparently, a homeless person had brought it in for a tune-up with the lock still on and they suspected that it was stolen. The store looked up the serial number on Bike Index and called me. Thanks Bike Index! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Axel Bike recovered 2018.2.24

Officer John of the Seattle PD North Precinct recovered my bike on Feb. 14 -- What a wonderful Valentine's Day surprise! He was able to ID it from both the police report and the bike index report. Thanks so much to Bike Index and Seattle Police, especially Officer John, for the return of my bike! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Megan Bike recovered 2018.2.15

Awesome work by the Bike Index and Officer Sanders of PPB. Someone found the bike on OfferUp , contacted PPB and Ofc Sanders arranged to meet the seller. The bike is worse for the wear but definitely salvageable. Kudos to all. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Jay Bike recovered 2018.2.13

Portland police department found my bike and ran the serial number through the Bike Index. I was contacted right away (thanks Ben) and picked it up the following day. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Adrian Bike recovered 2018.2.10

I was told by a local bike shop to record serial numbers and take pics and upload to the bike index. The Bike Index allowed me to go to the local police and report my stolen bike with great accuracy. 2 days later, I received a call from authorities saying that they found my bike. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Sarah Bike recovered 2018.2.10

SFPD officer Andrew Johnson recognized the bike from seeing it on the Bike Index! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Chris Bike recovered 2018.2.8

A gentleman, Andy, who bought it recently realized it was stolen once he checked in on the Bike Index! Absolutely amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Elle Bike recovered 2018.2.5

Spotted by a fellow PDX cyclist for sale in a local pawn shop. A serial snafu meant the bike didn't show up as stolen, but the spotter ID'd it in the Bike Index and notified the owner, who came and picked it up. This is 2 of 2 bikes this owner had stolen - both recovered via Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Gary Bike recovered 2018.2.1

I followed all the steps you guys mentioned me to do! Someone actually saw my post "Stolen" post from Craigslist and send me a link to a bike that looked like mine being sold in OfferUp.com. Thanks Bike Index! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Katie Bike recovered 2018.1.30

King County Sheriff Deputy saw someone riding a bike he recognized from the Bike Index, pulled the person over, got the bike, and called me! Apparently this officer "always checks the Bike Index." translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Michael Bike recovered 2018.1.24

A fellow cyclist bought the bike from OfferUp.com and then later found the posting on Bike Index that it had been stolen. He contacted the Bike Index and the Portland Police who notified me. I am so happy to have it returned! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Bryan Bike recovered 2018.1.19

A person familiar with the Bike Index and another similar site searched both after finding my bike. They emailed me and then called me to arrange a time and place to return my bike. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Charles Bike recovered 2018.1.19

Turned up in Laguna Beach CA. Current owner tried to sell it without knowing it was stolen -- potential buyer found serial number here on the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Peter Bike recovered 2018.1.12

Someone emailed me using the Bike Index and seen it at a police auction. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Scott Bike recovered 2018.1.10

Bike recovered by a Gresham bike shop over one year after theft, ID'd on the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike David Bike recovered 2018.1.4

A Bike Index community member found the bike in Seattle. They were very kind to look it up and hold it for us for recovery. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Inderpreet Bike recovered 2018.1.3

Recovered by PPB, ID'd on the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Trenton Bike recovered 2017.12.31

received a phone call tonight from the Renton police. They were able to recover my bike from two men trying to sell it at a local pawn shop. The shop owner used the Bike Index to match the serial number! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Marjorie Bike recovered 2017.12.31

Someone spotted an ad on OfferUp, cross-checked with Bike Index, and found that it was listed as stolen. The person alerted me to the ad. Then the thief/seller responded to a meetup through OfferUp. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Tom Bike recovered 2017.12.31

Someone bought it off the street, looked up the serial number, found my post on the Bike Index and returned it to me. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Tiffany Bike recovered 2017.12.30

Found by PPB, ID'd in the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Bryan Bike recovered 2017.12.30

Because of the Bike Index and the amazing people of PDX and the PDX police my bike was recovered and the thief was arrested. Thanks for all you do! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Vanessa Bike recovered 2017.12.30

Found by CCSO officers and returned via the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike John Bike recovered 2017.12.30

Good Samaritan turned it into the police and then checked the Bike Index and called me! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Chris Bike recovered 2017.12.18

Someone looked up the ID on the BIke Index and contacted me! Thanks. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Julie Bike recovered 2017.12.15

Bike Index got my bike back, with the help of some very kind and good people, Sal and Mary. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Mathew Bike recovered 2017.12.7

A good Samaritan saw the bike listed as stolen on the Bike Index and saw a man on the bike a couple days later. She approached him and negotiated for the bike! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Shayanne Bike recovered 2017.11.30

Portland Police found bike in possession of person of interest. Checked the Bike Index and noted it was stolen. Called me - and now I have my bike back!!! Thanks Officer Sanders and Bike Index!! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Betsy Bike recovered 2017.11.30

Recovered by PPB, ID"d in the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Mike Bike recovered 2017.11.25

Buyer found out I was the owner by using the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Mike Bike recovered 2017.11.25

Recovered by BikeIndex/PPB Bike Theft after someone found it, ID'd it in the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Ron Bike recovered 2017.11.24

Someone found on the street, and located us via the Bike Index! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Stephanie Bike recovered 2017.11.24

ID'd and recovered thanks to the Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Tom Bike recovered 2017.11.24

Recovered with Bike Index assistance. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Bike Index Bike recovered 2017.11.24

Saw a guy with it on the street. Used the Bike Index to show the cops it was mine (serial #). translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Brooks Bike recovered 2017.11.22

Though police intervention and local pawn shop cooperation. Thank you Bryan at the Bike Index for watching and noticed a connection..via a pawn shop. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Lillian Bike recovered 2017.11.17

Awesome job ... USA Pawn checked the Bike Index immediately, determined that it was probably my daughter's bike (the serial # was off by one character) and managed to get the seller to abandon it. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Bryan Bike recovered 2017.11.7

It was for sale at the Laney College Flea Market. An excellent person named Tom spotted it and contacted us via Bike Index. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Grant Bike recovered 2017.11.5

Someone found my bike through the Bike Index after it was found in their yard. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Mae Bike recovered 2017.10.30

A nice guy bought it off the thief at a gas station on rampart, looked it up on Google and the Bike Index page popped up. Shot me a message and I got it from him! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Stolen Bikes NOLA Bike recovered 2017.10.29

Perp posted on kijiji, was alerted by friendly due to my ad saying it was stolen. Also had someone flag using the Bike Index. Got Edmonton police involved, and they took care of things relatively quickly. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Darcy Bike recovered 2017.10.29

Portland Police Bike Theft Task Force, plus the dilligent users of this forum. Youre all heroes. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Jake Bike recovered 2017.10.27

The individual who purchased the bike for $300 was informed by a friend who saw the bike posted on Facebook that it was stolen. They then ID'd it using the Bike Index I worked with the local authorities to recover the bike and it's now back in my garage. Thank you!!! translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Kyle Bike recovered 2017.10.22

Berkeley PD stopped a "known thief" who was on parole. They ran the serial number on Bike Index and contacted me. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Knut Bike recovered 2017.10.16

Thanks to the Bike Index, my bike was found within one week of being stolen! The officer who found it said there's no way he could have recovered it without the Bike Index. Thank you folks SO much for creating and sustaining this amazing resource. translated from English

Photo of recovered bike Bailey Bike recovered 2017.9.29