BIKES RECOVERED
STOLEN BIKES NOLA
REPORT • RECOVER • RETURN • REPEAT
1125
SINCE OUR FIRST STOLEN BIKE RECOVERY ON APRIL 11, 2015
Mission Statement
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To legally, and without the use of violence, recover bikes which have been identified as stolen.
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To reunite recovered bikes to their owners, at no cost to the victim.
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To increase awareness about known and identified area bicycle thieves
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To store recovered bikes for distribution at a later time.
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To design and develop a stolen and recovered bike database that syncs with other such databases where possible.
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To assist local bike shops and reuse shops in identifying stolen bikes.
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To cooperate and collaborate with municipal governments, NOPD, neighborhood organizations, residents, schools & colleges.
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To educate and encourage the NOLA community to the proper ways to secure and store their bikes.
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To advocate for lawful safe cycling, including but not limited to the use of lights at night, and adequate U-locks.
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To expand the experience of cycling in the greater New Orleans area.