Lauderdale Police Hosting Bike Registration Event At Las Olas Market

FT LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – In the last five years, more than 2,300 bicycles have been reported stolen in the City of Ft. Lauderdale.

To help police return recovered bikes to their rightful owners, on Sunday they are hosting a bicycle registration event at the Las Olas market. The event runs until 3 p.m.

The market is located inside the YOLO plaza at 333 East Las Olas Boulevard. Those wishing to register their bikes can park either in the nearby City Parking Garage on Southeast 4th Avenue or in the marked street side parking spaces.

Police say it is important for bike owners to register their rides. Records also indicate that the majority of individuals reporting their bicycles stolen are unable to provide serial numbers. Reports that lack serial numbers make the recovery process virtually impossible.

In the event a resident reports their bicycle stolen, police can use either their identification or the bicycle registration number to assist in finding and returning their bike.