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Follow these steps if your bike is stolen in Groningen, from filing a report to arranging keys and replacement options.

Checked against: Dutch police: report bicycle theft, Municipality of Groningen: removed bicycle

Act fast in the first thirty minutes

After a theft, speed matters. First check the immediate area, bad-parking zones, and places where enforcement may move bikes.

If you cannot find the bike, gather the frame number, brand, color, and lock details right away. The faster you collect those details, the stronger your report becomes.

Make sure you can ride again quickly

For many people in Groningen, the bike is daily transport. That is why you should not wait too long before arranging a temporary or replacement bike.

After reporting the theft, arrange temporary transport or a replacement bike if you depend on it for work or study. Store the replacement bike's receipt and frame number somewhere safe immediately.

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What to do next

1
Check the area
First check whether the bike was moved by enforcement or parked incorrectly.
2
Report the theft
Report the theft quickly and note the frame number, brand, and unique details.
3
Arrange a replacement
Find a temporary or second-hand replacement right away so you can stay mobile.