Prevent Bicycle Theft
VicPD suggests using Project 529 Garage to protect you from bike theft.
Project 529 is an app that allows bike owners to register their bikes and keep the information up-to-date. The app is used by police departments on Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond. Bicycle owners are asked to upload photos of their bike and can notify other users if their bike is stolen through alerts. VicPD officers can access the app on their issued devices to query found bicycles.
For more information on Project 529, 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” or stickers that identify your bike as registered with the app. 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.
Project 529 offers “shields” or stickers that identify your bike as registered with the app. 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 record their bicycle details, including photos.
If you want police help recovering a stolen bicycle, it is essential to make a police report by calling our Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 or by using our online reporting service.
Bike owners can also record their bicycle details, including photos.
If you want police help recovering a stolen bicycle, it is essential to make a police report by calling our Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 or by using our online reporting service.
