The Sunshine Coast RCMP is promoting Project 529, a powerful community-driven solution aimed at reducing bike theft and improving recovery rates for stolen bicycles.
What is Project 529?
Project 529 is a bicycle registration and recovery platform designed to empower cyclists and communities. By registering your bike on the 529 Garage app, you create a digital profile that includes details such as serial numbers, photos and unique identifiers.
In the event of a theft, this information can be quickly shared with police and other 529 users, significantly increasing its chance of recovery.
How Project 529 Benefits the Community and Police
For community members
- Provides a secure, centralized way to register your bike for free.
- Facilitates rapid reporting of stolen bikes.
- Increases the likelihood of recovery with community and law enforcement collaboration.
For police
- Streamlines the process of matching stolen bikes to their rightful owners.
- Enhances community trust and cooperation.
- Saves time and resources, allowing officers to focus on other priorities.
“We're excited to adopt this innovative tool,” said Staff Sgt. Jennifer Prunty in a news release. “By working together with our community and leveraging Project 529, we can deter bike theft and ensure a safer, more bike-friendly environment on the Sunshine Coast.”
How to start
Joining Project 529 is quick, easy and free. Download the 529 Garage app, register your bike and help the RCMP create a safer community. For more information, visit project529.com/garage
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