Bike theft is on the rise - Don't be a victim, register your bike.

Washington University in St. Louis

Love your bike? Keep it safe!

1 Your Contact Information

By registering your bike or scooter with Washington University in St. Louis, you allow them to view your contact information. In most cases, you would only be contacted by Washington University in St. Louis if there is a question about your bike, registration or alert, or if your bike was found. You can also update these permissions in your user settings at any time.

Email Address

Alternative Email Address

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Password

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Full Name

Postal Code

Country

Share Information with Law Enforcement

This lets the police contact you quickly, even if you haven't reported your bike missing.

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2 Your Bike or Scooter Information

These details are critical to capture with your registration.

You will be able to add more information later, but this is the most important information the community, universities and law enforcement will need to help you recover your bike if it is ever stolen.

Manufacturer

Model

Year

Frame color

Accent color

Serial Number

It's usually on the bottom bracket. Get help finding your serial number...

That looks like a frame part number (which is not unique), not a serial number. Please check again.

You have already registered a bike with this serial number. If you want to edit your registration, go to Your Garage to select the bike.

529 Shield ID

Haven't heard of the 529 Shield? Click here to learn more...

A 529 SHIELD is the sticker you will put on your bike to link it to your registration account so you can be contacted if your bike is stolen. Please leave this field empty if you don't have it yet.

Once you complete the registration, you will receive a confirmation email with more information and instructions for picking up your registration sticker.

NEED HELP? For issues with registering your bike, including not receiving the confirmation email, please contact support@project529.com. For questions regarding picking up your registration sticker, please contact Parking & Transportation at parktrans@wustl.edu or 314-935-5601.

PLEASE NOTE: This bike registration is available to DANFORTH Campus students, faculty and staff only. If you are not part of WashU's Danforth Campus, you may purchase Project 529 registration stickers from Amazon.

Purchase Type

Value

Currency

3 Your Bike Photos

Photos recover bikes!

The majority of recovered bikes have photos in their registration. We've listed the most important ones but add as many as you can.

Add Photos

Side

A clear side profile makes your bike instantly recognizable if it's lost or stolen.

You and your bike

A photo of you with your bike helps prove it's yours if it's ever recovered.

Receipt

Police and finders often ask for proof of purchase before returning a recovered bike. This photo stays private.

What to look for

Scratches, stickers, or custom parts. Unique details make your bike easier to spot and return.

Tips

Bikes should always be locked and parked upright at bike racks; Parking at and/or locking to railings, ramps, trees, benches, or anywhere except a bike rack is prohibited.

USE A U-LOCK, not a cable lock! Protect your bike by locking its frame to a bike rack with a U-Lock! You can buy a U-Lock at cost from WUPD for $30.

Use a cable lock for securing accessories and a highly rated U-Lock to secure your frame.

Secure your back wheel and frame with a highly rated U-lock to an approved bike rack.

How to Report a Bike Theft

If your bike is stolen, it's important to file an official police report as well as issue an alert through your 529 Garage account.

1 Start an alert on your bike/scooter on the 529 Garage website or app.

If you aren't registered yet - register first with all the information that you have about your bike/scooter, and then start the alert.

Go to Your Garage

2 If it was stolen on campus, report it to WUPD (314-935-5555). If it was stolen somewhere off campus, call the appropriate police department. If you issue an alert in your 529 Garage account, you can print or email your saved bike information directly to an officer or insurance agent.

Website

https://police.wustl.edu/

Call

314-935-5555

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