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title: This One Quick Tip Can Get You Your Stolen Bicycle Back
description: Wickline Insurance in Beckley, WV shares one easy way that can possibly help get your stolen bicycle back. Read more on how to register your bike!
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# This One Quick Tip Can Get You Your Stolen Bicycle Back

## This One Quick Tip Can Get You Your Stolen Bicycle Back

- Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017

According to the National Bike Registry, 1.5 million bicycles are stolen each year. With college campuses being the biggest source of bicycle theft, it would be great if there was a way to protect your investment that was quick and easy. The good news is that more than 48% of bicycles that are stolen are recovered, but of those, only 5% are able to be identified and returned to their owners.

The [National Bike Registry](http://www.nationalbikeregistry.com/) and [529 Garage](https://project529.com/) have partnered to create a database to track and store bicycle VIN numbers. Not only can you register your bike, but you can search their database for recovered bicycles in an effort to get yours back.

Bicycle theft is a rampant problem in the US and unless you want to submit a homeowner claim (please talk to your licensed insurance agent prior) you likely won’t see you bicycle again or be able to recover your losses. Bicycles are likely covered under your home, renters or condo insurance policy with your insurance carrier.

Register your bicycle today and rest assured that your bicycle is better protected and more likely to be returned in the event of being stolen.

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