Where the bike will be
The police may leave the bike where it was found and ask you to collect it, or have it taken to a vehicle pound. If it was used in a crime, it may be held for forensic examination first. Ask the officer where it is and when it can be released.
What to bring
- Photo ID.
- Proof of ownership: the V5C logbook in your name, or a purchase receipt.
- Your crime reference number.
- Sometimes proof of insurance. Check with the pound first.
Move quickly
Pounds usually charge a daily storage fee once the bike is ready to release. Let your insurer know it’s been found, as they may cover the costs, and arrange collection as soon as you can.
Getting it home
Recovered stolen bikes usually can’t be ridden. Ignitions are forced, steering locks snapped, wiring cut, and the bike may have been dropped. We collect from roadsides, police compounds and pounds. Tell us where it is and the release details, and we’ll bring it home or to a garage. See stolen motorbike recovery.
FAQ
Rider questions
Can you collect my bike from a police pound for me?
Usually, yes, though some pounds need the owner there or a signed authority. Check what the pound needs, and we’ll fit around it.