Found, lost and missing property
Have you found an item, lost something or had your bike stolen? Report this as soon as possible and describe the item as precisely as you can.
lost property. has it been found yet?
Check whether it has been found at the website Verloren of Gevonden (Lost & Found) (opens in new tab) (in Dutch only). Some found property is not shown on our website. That includes loose keys, umbrellas, gloves, scarves, children’s cuddly toys. These items are difficult to describe very precisely. They can belong to more than 1 person.
Reporting lost and found property
Report lost and found property on the website Verloren of Gevonden (Lost & Found) (opens in new tab) (in Dutch only).
Handing in or collecting found property
This is done at the AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre) at Ritsumastraat 2 (basement) in Leeuwarden, telephone number 058 – 233 8500.
Proof that you are the rightful owner
You can prove that you are the owner with purchase receipts, photos, warranty certificates or by knowing specific features of the item. You can collect the item as soon as you have proved it is yours. You must also be able to identify yourself with a valid ID.
Keeping found property at home
You will need to properly look after and maintain the property. If the person who lost the property reports, they will be given your address or phone number.
Bicycle lost or stolen
Check whether it has been found at the website Verloren of Gevonden (Lost & Found) (opens in new tab) (in Dutch only).
Is your bike not listed?
Check again the next day. Staff try to place incoming bikes on this website within one day. But this does not always work out.
Removed or impounded bicycles
The AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre) keeps the bicycles that are taken away by the City of Leeuwarden. These are mainly bicycles that were illegally parked, as well as bicycles that don’t appear to have an owner (orphan bikes) and wrecked bicycles (broken to such an extent that they can no longer be used). The AFAC additionally stores bicycles that have been found or seized by the Friesland Police.
Have you lost your bicycle?
You should first check the Verloren of Gevonden (opens in new tab) website, which has data on illegally parked bicycles around NS train stations. This allows you to check whether your bicycle has been taken. Illegally parked bicycles are kept for 4 weeks.
Do you recognise your bicycle?
Save the date next to the photo and contact the AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre) at Ritsumastraat 2 (basement) in Leeuwarden, telephone number 058 – 2338500. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm. A charge of € 25 is made to collect an impounded bicycle. You can pay by debit card or in cash.
Police report
Can’t find your bike at the AFAC? In that case, your bike may have been stolen. In that case, report it to the Police (opens in new tab).
Lost property found
Have you reported losing something and since found it again? If so, withdraw your report using the link you received in the confirmation email or contact the AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre), telephone number 058 – 233 8500.
Opening hours
Monday until Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Quick to:
lost property. has it been found yet?
Check whether it has been found at the website Verloren of Gevonden (Lost & Found) (opens in new tab) (in Dutch only). Some found property is not shown on our website. That includes loose keys, umbrellas, gloves, scarves, children’s cuddly toys. These items are difficult to describe very precisely. They can belong to more than 1 person.
Reporting lost and found property
Report lost and found property on the website Verloren of Gevonden (Lost & Found) (opens in new tab) (in Dutch only).
Handing in or collecting found property
This is done at the AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre) at Ritsumastraat 2 (basement) in Leeuwarden, telephone number 058 – 233 8500.
Proof that you are the rightful owner
You can prove that you are the owner with purchase receipts, photos, warranty certificates or by knowing specific features of the item. You can collect the item as soon as you have proved it is yours. You must also be able to identify yourself with a valid ID.
Keeping found property at home
You will need to properly look after and maintain the property. If the person who lost the property reports, they will be given your address or phone number.
Bicycle lost or stolen
Check whether it has been found at the website Verloren of Gevonden (Lost & Found) (opens in new tab) (in Dutch only).
Is your bike not listed?
Check again the next day. Staff try to place incoming bikes on this website within one day. But this does not always work out.
Removed or impounded bicycles
The AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre) keeps the bicycles that are taken away by the City of Leeuwarden. These are mainly bicycles that were illegally parked, as well as bicycles that don’t appear to have an owner (orphan bikes) and wrecked bicycles (broken to such an extent that they can no longer be used). The AFAC additionally stores bicycles that have been found or seized by the Friesland Police.
Have you lost your bicycle?
You should first check the Verloren of Gevonden (opens in new tab) website, which has data on illegally parked bicycles around NS train stations. This allows you to check whether your bicycle has been taken. Illegally parked bicycles are kept for 4 weeks.
Do you recognise your bicycle?
Save the date next to the photo and contact the AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre) at Ritsumastraat 2 (basement) in Leeuwarden, telephone number 058 – 2338500. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm. A charge of € 25 is made to collect an impounded bicycle. You can pay by debit card or in cash.
Police report
Can’t find your bike at the AFAC? In that case, your bike may have been stolen. In that case, report it to the Police (opens in new tab).
Lost property found
Have you reported losing something and since found it again? If so, withdraw your report using the link you received in the confirmation email or contact the AFAC (General Bicycle Handling Centre), telephone number 058 – 233 8500.
Opening hours
Monday until Friday from 1 pm to 5 pm.