How do I report a stolen motorcycle to the police?

Report it the moment you're sure it's gone — every hour of delay helps the thief.

• Which number: if you're watching the theft happen, call 911. Otherwise, call your local police department's non-emergency line. Many departments also accept vehicle theft reports online, which can be faster.
• Have ready: your VIN (it's on the title, registration, and insurance card), license plate number, make, model, year, color, mileage, and any distinctive modifications — custom exhaust, luggage, stickers, damage. Recent photos help enormously.
• Tell them the circumstances: where the bike was, the time window it disappeared in, how it was secured, and any witnesses or nearby cameras you know of.
• Get the report number. This is the critical output. Your insurance claim cannot proceed without it, and it's your reference for every follow-up.

Once filed, your VIN is entered into the national stolen vehicle database (NCIC in the U.S.), which flags the bike if it's checked by any officer, at resale, or during registration anywhere in the country.

One more thing: if you have a GPS tracker on the bike, tell the officer immediately and share the live location. A report plus real-time coordinates is the single best recovery scenario police can work with.

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