Approximately 2,000 bicycles are reported stolen every year, but most thefts are not reported.
The purpose of Projet Numéro is to introduce different measures to reduce bicycle thefts and improve the chances of finding them through an ID document and engraving on the bicycle.
The Projet Numéro ID document is a way to record and keep all of the information about your bicycle that the police will need if it gets stolen (brand, model, serial number, etc.).
A personal and permanent ID number is then engraved on your bicycle. This number is entered in the SPVM database, thus becoming accessible to all police officers. When they find a bike, the police can check this database to see if they can identify the owner. The engraving is free, and provides a deterrent since it makes it more difficult for a thief to sell a bike.
Signing up for Projet Numéro is easy. To find out when the next engravings will be scheduled, just contact your neighbourhood police station. Bring your bike to the station, and staff will engrave the number and affix a sticker on the crossbar near the handlebar to show that you are a participant in the program.
If you are the victim of a bike theft, you can complete a police report online.