Lost Bicycle Information
Missing bicycles:
Impounded BicyclesParking & Transportation Services (PTS) oversees bicycle parking on campus and is responsible for impounding improperly parked bicycles and those deemed abandoned. Bicycles are considered abandoned if they meet two or more of the following qualifying conditions: a missing seat, flat/damaged tires, rusted chains, or frame damage. PTS tags qualifying bicycles for potential impoundment and provides at least a two-week notice period before impounding and collecting abandoned bicycles. Impounded bicycles are stored for 45 days and if unclaimed, are then turned over to the UArizona Surplus department.
If your bicycle is missing, you can fill out a Lost Bicycle Form. If your bicycle has been registered with 529 Garage, include this information in your form submission.
Reporting your bicycle stolen:
If you believe your bicycle was stolen, contact the UA Police Department. Bicycles registered with 529 Garage should also be marked as stolen online with 529 Garage.
UArizona Police Department (UAPD)To file a lost or stolen property report, please contact UAPD's non-emergency line at (520) 621-8273 or report online through UAPD Online Reporting. Provide them with the last known location, detailed description, whether it was secured with a cable lock or U-lock, and bicycle registration 529 Shield ID code if available. For bicycles lost or stolen off campus, contact Tucson Police Department; file a non-emergency police report at TPD Online Reporting.
529 GarageWe highly recommend bicycles on campus to be registered in the University’s national bicycle registration system: 529 Garage. If your bicycle is registered, log in to your Project 529 account and mark it as stolen on your 529 Garage bicycle profile. Details on how to submit a missing bicycle alert with 529 Garage are at: What to Do If Your Bicycle is Stolen.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR PREVENTING THEFT:
While crime is not always preventable, these tips will reduce the likelihood of theft. Bicycle RegistrationWe highly recommend all students, faculty, and staff register their bicycles used on campus with 529 Garage. Bicycle registration is a free service offered by PTS. Registering your bicycle helps assist our department and UAPD in returning lost or stolen bicycles, if found.
To register your bicycle, please follow the steps listed at Bicycle Registration. Visit either of the UArizona Bicycle Valets on campus for assistance in registering your bicycle. A valid CatCard is required to obtain a free 529 Shield ID sticker. Attaching the 529 Shield ID sticker to your bicycle increases your chances of it being returned to you if stolen.
Locking Your BicycleSecuring your bicycle with a U-Bolt style safety lock is recommended along with a cable. When locking your bicycle, make sure to secure the frame and the front wheel to the bicycle rack using the U-lock. When possible, use a cable to loop through the back wheel rim and secure it to the U-lock for added security. Only securing the lock to one wheel or only the to the bicycle rack may make it an easy target for parts to be stolen. Helpful information on lock types and how to lock can be found at How to Lock Your Bike.
Secured Bicycle ParkingConsider using PTS’ free Bicycle Valet service at one of the two campus locations. PTS also offers Bicycle Locker and Enclosure Rentals for a fee. Some buildings may have their own designated secured bicycle parking areas for such as enclosures or lockers; reach out to your building manager or RA to see if your building offers such amenities. Please note, secured bicycle parking on campus is limited and in high demand; availability for some areas may have waitlists.
Never take your bicycle into a building, secure to railings, or store in stairwells - doing so poses a serious fire safety hazard. If found, bicycles are subject to immediate impoundment and/or citation.