Report a bicycle theft
A police report regarding the theft of a bicycle, to be submitted to the insurance company, among other purposes.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Report a bicycle theft mit dem zuständigen Polizei in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
How to proceed
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File a police report
Online through the online police station of the respective state, or in person.
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Enter the frame number and description
Model, color, brand, frame number, accessories.
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Receive an insurance file number
This is required when filing a claim with your comprehensive auto insurance provider.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
People who have had a bicycle stolen.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 1 day
Success rate
approx. 10.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Frame number unknown (makes it difficult to locate)
- •The report was filed too late
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
Questions & Answers
Is it worth filing a police report if the bicycle wasn't insured?▼
Yes, because the report will trigger a police search, and the bicycle can be identified once it is found.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 91 %