Bike theft in Kathmandu: a practical anti-theft playbook

A stolen bike is rarely bad luck — it's usually an easy target. The goal of an anti-theft plan is simple: make your bike slower to steal and faster to recover than the one parked next to it.

Layer 1: make it hard to take

• Use a disc lock in addition to the steering lock.
• Park in lit, busy spots — thieves avoid an audience.
• Never leave the key in the ignition, even "just for a minute."

Layer 2: make it easy to recover

This is where a GPS tracker earns its keep. A hidden Trackon device gives you:

• Live location you can share directly with police.
• Movement alerts the instant the bike moves while you're away.
• Geofencing so you're notified if it leaves your neighbourhood.

If your bike is stolen

1. Open the app and note the current location and time.
2. File the report with the exact coordinates — not just "near Koteshwor."
3. Keep the live link open so officers can follow the bike in real time.

Recovery odds rise sharply when police get an accurate, moving location instead of a static last-seen guess.