If your bicycle is lost or stolen

• Contact 311.
• File an online police report.
• Find a police precinct and make an in-person report. (Precincts do not take phone reports.)
• To inquire about recovered bicycles, call the Police Property & Evidence Unit.

We compare recovered bicycles to descriptions of bicycles reported lost or stolen. If we find a match, we contact the bicycle owner. We can also search our database  for bicycles that match your lost or stolen bicycle.

To get your bicycle back

• Pick up your bicycle from the Police Property & Evidence Unit.
• You'll need a valid state ID or driver's license, a police report filed with the Minneapolis Police Department, and proof of ownership such as a:
  • Purchase receipt
  • Serial number, registration number or operation identification (OPID) number
  • Photo of the owner and the bike

To help us recover your bike

You have a better chance of getting your bike back if you register your bicycle.