Yes, regularly. A workplace lot gives a thief the two things they want most: a predictable schedule and a long window. They know your bike arrives around 8 a.m. and won't be touched until 5. That's a full workday to load it into a van, and daytime thefts draw surprisingly little attention — someone in a hi-vis vest wheeling a bike up a ramp looks like a repo or a breakdown pickup.
Office parks and large open lots are the classic scenario, but garages aren't immune; they just trade visibility for cover.
What actually helps for commuters:
- Park where people are. Near the building entrance, a security desk, or a camera beats the far corner every time.
- Lock it like it's overnight. An alarmed disc lock at minimum; a chain to a rack or post if anything solid exists.
- Ask about secure parking. Some employers will let riders use a fenced yard, loading area, or garage cage if you ask.
- Run motion alerts. A tracker that pings your phone the moment the bike moves means you and security are reacting in minute one, not at quitting time when you find an empty spot.
The riders who lose bikes at work are usually the ones who figured daylight was protection. It isn't.
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