Have the frame number ready and start with Step 1 right now. Every minute counts.
File a Police Report
Contact local police immediately — in person or online. Provide the frame number. You'll receive a case number needed for insurance. In Germany: call 110 or use polizei.de.
📞 Emergency: 110 (DE) · 999 (UK) · 911 (US) · 112 (EU)🔑 Report on checkste.com — Activate GPS Alert
Register for free and enter the frame number. From now on: whenever someone checks the serial number (e.g., a potential buyer), you instantly receive an email with their GPS location. You can then call the police with exact coordinates.
→ Report for free on checkste.comPost on Social Media & Forums
Share in local Facebook groups, Nextdoor, cycling subreddits, and local forums. Include a photo and the frame number. The community often helps actively.
📢 Facebook · Nextdoor · Reddit r/bicyclingSearch Online Marketplaces
Thieves sell quickly. Search eBay, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and local swap meets. If you find it, contact police — don't confront the seller alone.
🛒 eBay · Craigslist · Facebook Marketplace · Gumtree📍 Where is the Frame Number?
The frame number (also called serial number, 6–10 characters) is located:
• Under the bottom bracket — most common, underside of the frame
• At the head tube — front of the frame where the fork meets
• On the chain stay — on some manufacturers
• E-Bikes: often on the battery mount or in the display menu
Tip: Always photograph the frame number when buying and save it in your cloud storage.
🛰️ How checkste.com's GPS Alert Works
This is checkste.com's unique advantage over a normal police report:
- You report the bicycle with its frame number on checkste.com
- Thieves often try to sell the bike — buyers check the serial number first
- When someone enters the number on checkste.com, the system triggers
- You instantly receive an email with GPS coordinates + Google Maps link
- You call the police with the exact location — they can act immediately
Frequently Asked Questions
🚲 Report Your Bicycle on checkste.com
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