What information do police need for a stolen motorcycle report?

The more complete your report, the more useful it is — a VIN in the national database does far more than "a black cruiser, I think." Here's the checklist:

• VIN: the single most important item. It's on your title, registration, and insurance card.
• License plate number.
• Make, model, year, color, and mileage.
• Distinguishing features: aftermarket exhaust, luggage, crash bars, custom paint, stickers, scratches and dents. Thieves swap plates in minutes; unique details survive.
• Photos: recent, from multiple angles.
• Proof of ownership: title or registration.
• The timeline: exactly where it was parked, when you last saw it, when you found it gone, how it was locked or secured.
• Witnesses and cameras: anyone who saw something, plus doorbell cams, storefront cameras, or lot cameras nearby.
• Tracker data: if the bike has a GPS tracker, bring the live location and movement history — this transforms the report from paperwork into a recovery operation.

Smart habit for every rider: create this file before you need it. Photograph the bike and VIN today, store it with your title copy, and a theft report takes five calm minutes instead of a frantic hour.

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