Recovery stories
Every one of these bikes found its way home.
Behind each photo is a rider who thought it was gone for good, and someone who cared enough to check. A shop mechanic. A police officer. A stranger who remembered an alert. This is what a free, open registry makes possible, and it's kept free by people like you.
- bikes registered, free
- 1.8M+
- stolen bikes recovered
- 18,592
- value returned to owners
- $39M+
- partner shops, police departments, and cities
- 1,800+
In their own words
Every story here is shared by the person who got their bike back.
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I found the person selling it on FB Marketplace. EPS tracked it down and recovered it two hours away in a northern town. The person also had their money returned to them for the purchase. Fantastic job by EPS!
Chris Recovered 2025-05-08T19:00:00-0500 translated from English
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Saw it listed on marketplace, met up got it back no issue!!! In the same condition it was in when it got stolen. Minus the shock need air. Thank you to everyone that messaged me about seeing it various places. Thank you more than I can ever say!!!
Daniel Recovered 2025-05-08T05:00:00-0500 translated from English
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The thief took it to a bike shop for some work (they apparently sheared off the derailleur somehow). The staff looked up the serial number on Bike Index, saw it was stolen, and contacted the police. I have it back now. Thanks!
Brian Recovered 2025-05-07T00:00:00-0500 translated from English
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A good samaritan found my bike, checked the serial number, and confirmed it here with Bike Index! They contacted me and I picked up the bike this weekend! I am so grateful to have my bike back!
Jenna Recovered 2025-05-05T18:00:00-0500 translated from English
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Thank you BVT bike recovery group and Bike Index!
Isabel Recovered 2025-05-05T15:00:00-0500 translated from English
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Thank you BVT bike recovery group and Bike Index!
Alec Recovered 2025-05-05T15:00:00-0500 translated from English
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Thank you BVT bike recovery group and Bike Index!
Jill Recovered 2025-05-05T15:00:00-0500 translated from English
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Thank you BVT bike recovery group and Bike Index!
Jason Recovered 2025-05-05T15:00:00-0500 translated from English
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With help from friends, Bike Index, and bicycle recovery groups, I was able to find and intercept my bicycle when it was listed for sale online. Thank you to everyone for the help and generosity! This is such an incredible community!
Sean Recovered 2025-04-30T04:00:00-0500 translated from English
Somewhere tonight, a bike is being stolen. Help it come home.
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