E-bikes are more popular than ever these days, but unfortunately we are also hearing about e-bike thefts more and more often. This story shows how technology can help recover stolen equipment quickly.
One notiOne GPS Connect user left his e-bike, worth over PLN 10,000, in an underground garage on a housing estate in Warsaw. As soon as the owner noticed the bike was gone, he checked the app to see where it was. It turned out that the bike was more than 100 km from where he had left it.
How a GPS tracker helped recover the stolen bike
Following the route in the app, the user spotted the moment the bike stopped moving and passed the exact address on to the police. Officers arrived at a property belonging to a 46-year-old resident of the local municipality, where they found the stolen bike. The man explained that he had bought it for PLN 350 from a stranger while working on a building site in Warsaw. The officers secured the bike and returned it to its rightful owner.
Why is it worth investing in modern bike security?
This is a good example of how important it is to protect your bike not only with a traditional lock, but also with modern solutions. A GPS tracker lets you monitor your bike’s location in real time and react quickly.
E-bike thefts on the rise — how do you protect yourself?
As the warmer days arrive, the number of thefts of e-bikes – an increasingly popular means of transport – is rising. In 2024, as many as 13,500 bikes were stolen in Poland, which means that on average around 36 bikes go missing every day.
It is also recommended to mark the frame with a unique number and take a photo of the bike – these steps make any search much easier and help you give the police detailed information about the stolen equipment.
A bike with a factory-fitted tracker from Overfly!
A bike with a factory-fitted tracker is a revolution in the world of e-bikes! Together with Overfly, we were the first to bring e-bikes with a factory-fitted notiOne GPS Connect tracker to the Polish market. This is a new generation of e-bikes that give users full control over their security – with no subscription, no hidden costs and no worries about losing the bike.
Thanks to solutions like these, Overfly bike users can enjoy comfort and security on every ride.
You can find out more about Overfly bikes with a factory-fitted GPS tracker at: overflybike.pl/fabrycznie-montowany-gps.
