...that feeling when
you get your missing
bicycle back

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Love your bike? Keep it safe.

Your contact information


By registering your bike with James Madison University, you allow them to view your contact information. In most cases, you would only be contacted by James Madison University 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

Your bike information


If you need help finding your serial number, check out our handy guide.

529 Shield

The shield ID will be 7 characters with no numbers.

Other label ID

Project 529 shields are available to members of the university community at no charge.

JMU Parking and Transit Services

280 Champions Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Tips

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 missing, it's important to report it to law enforcement - this helps the police better understand the scope of the problem. It will also be necessary for an insurance claim or to collect it from any law enforcement agency that recovers the bike. To report your bike, follow the steps below:

Step 1:

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

If your bike isn't registered, register it first with all the information that you have about your bike, and then start the alert.

Go to your garage

Step 2:

Contact our non-emergency contact information below:

540-568-6913
JMU Public Safety - Anthony Seeger Hall