Step 1: File a police report with your local police department.
Step 2: Register your bike as stolen at bikeindex.com
Step 3: Look for cameras near where bike was stolen. Often times, buildings will have cameras facing the street. Contact the building owner to recover tapes to share with law enforcement.
Step 4: Post a stolen bike ad on craigslist. Post the bike as “Stolen” in bikes section of Craigslist. If you receive a tip or info, contact the police. Do not attempt to recover bike on your own. You can use ifttt.com to create an alert.
Step 5: File an insurance claim. If you have a policy, file a claim with your renters or homeowner’s insurance company. Sometimes bike theft is covered.
Step 6: Scout flea markets for your stolen bike. Some people have reported finding their bikes at flea markets in San Jose (Wed, Fri); Oakland Coliseum (Sat); Laney College (Sun). If you do spot your bike, call the local police immediately and ask them to assist in your recovery.