Prevent Bicycle Theft
VicPD suggests using Project 529 Garage to protect bike. Project 529 is an app that allows bike owners to register their bikes themselves, and permit owners to keep their bike information up-to-date.
Project 529 Garage’s app is already used by police departments across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland and elsewhere. With the ability for bicycle owners to upload photos of their bikes, notify other users if their bike is stolen through alerts and the ability to register using just an email, Project 529 has seen success in many jurisdictions. Many in Victoria and Esquimalt have already registered their bikes through Project 529 and VicPD officers will have access to the app on their issued devices to query found bicycles. For more information on Project 529, please visit https://project529.com/garage.
VicPD officers will continue to respond to and investigate bicycle thefts.
Getting Started
How do I get a Project 529 shield?
Project 529 offers “shields” – stickers which identify your bike as registered with project 529. If you wish to get a unique “shield” for your bicycle or assistance in registering your bicycle, you can contact one of the registration station locations found on the Project 529 website under the “shield” tab. Please contact the business prior to showing up for a shield as they may have limited stock.
What if I don’t want to register with Project 529?
Bike owners can also just record their own bicycle details including photos. If they want police assistance in recovering their stolen bicycles, it is essential to make a police report by calling our Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 ext 1 or by using our online reporting service.
