Meet the Calgary Police Service Bike Recovery Unit at RiverWalk Plaza, East Village

The Critical Role of Serial Numbers in Asset Recovery

When a bicycle is stolen, the primary challenge faced by law enforcement isn’t just locating the property—it is establishing legal proof of ownership.

Officers regularly seize suspected stolen property during routine operations. However, without a verified serial number registered in a searchable system like Bike Index, officers cannot legally match the equipment to its owner. Consequently, hundreds of unregistered, recovered bikes go unclaimed every year.

Direct Access to Recovery Experts

To address this challenge, Alberta Bike Swap is hosting a public registration drive in direct partnership with law enforcement

Event: Public Bike Registration & Information Clinic

Date: Sunday, August 2nd

Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: RiverWalk Plaza, East Village

Hosts & Partners: Calgary Police Service (@calgarypolice), Police Bike Recovery Unit, East Village (@eastvillageyyc)