Just back from the day in the office yesterday and notice my scooter is not there.
Local police station is closed until Monday.
Called Zurich Insurance - closed until Monday - except for breakdowns.
Guess it is Monday - any additional advice?
Really p!$$ed off, it is the first set of wheels transport I have owned in 15 years - now this! Was due to use it on Monday, now not
Can you file it online maybe?
Oh, noooo! I’d be super annoyed if that happened to me! I’m so sorry to hear this.
I’m sure you’re perfectly capable of finding online things, but here’s the link (in French), just in case you’re too shaken: https://www.zurich.ch/fr/services/schadenmelden
Also, you don’t need to rely on the local one with limited opening hours. I’d recommend you go to a bigger centre where there’s a police station that is open. In addition to making the report of the theft, also ask them: do they have any advice for you, about how such matters typically work in Switzerland and about perhaps trying to trace it are there any security cameras of that site and, if so, how can you gain access to the footage.
Also, if you’re interested in trying to reconstruct what happened, you might go back to the site where it was parked, and stare up at the building facades and lampposts, etc., to see whether you can see any cameras. And if so, ask at the businesses there, to see if someone can help you work out who owns the cameras and the footage. Typically, such images are kept for a only few days or a few weeks, and you might want to try to gain access or at least to prevent the deletion.
Call 022 427 81 11 (cantonal police Geneva), or if nobody picks up 117.
Every Swiss police station is obligated to accept your report, it doesn't have to be in your municipality or canton. It's their job to forward it to the responsible one.
Nice policeman at the entrance, waited 10 minutes then let in and a lady did the online administration required.
Told me that they are the most stolen scooter and it happens every day unfortunately.
Now I have the crime report so will do the insurance claim.
I had owned it less than 2 months and did less than a few hundred KM's as would just use it locally, shame I loved that one.
Insurance should pay out but will wait until I have moved in a couple of months before buying a replacement.
Might buy something like a BMW 1200 GS or something not so attractive to these thieves.
Thanks everyone for advice, life goes on
Anything can get stolen by the most determined and professionalised thieves. But we can do whatever is at least an annoying deterrent, so as to deter casual, silly or lazy thieves. If you have a regular commute, ask around and try to organise a permitted locked space in a garage, cellar, back yard or foyer, at least at points "A" and "B". That might be a few minutes' walk away, but that can be worth it for the security. Read up about strengths of the various clamps, chains and locks, and buy the best you can afford and in the weight you can carry. Before you buy, figure out where you'll store the locks on your bike while riding. Look for places where you can lock the bike not only to itself, but to a fixed object, e.g. pole. In some trusted places, such as your regular A and B, you might be allowed to leave a heavy chain locked around the pole, for when you get there, to which to attach your next strong lock. Budget the time you'll need to do all that tedious unlocking and locking each time.
Safe travels (and safe parking)!
Indeed I was trying to get an underground spot for my scooter but none were available and also as I am going to be moving in the next couple of months was thinking of going for a box - can store my sports boxes, scooter and bike there
Thieves don't wait but that is life ...
This one was a bit special as it was registered on the same date as my birthday and the first vehicle I have owned in over 15 years and first in Switzerland.
Yes, it was pure luxury and allowed me not to struggle getting back late at night from Nyon.
Anyway it is as it is, certainly more security options on the scooter when I buy a new or replacement and also underground parking too + chain + whatever tracking device.
It has given me hope though the joy of riding again and now being able to afford a little more
My guess is that, like Vanmoof, more vendors are going to integrate “Find My” into their vehicles directly:
https://www.vanmoof.com/blog/en/find-my-bike
I’d buy an AirTag and then buy a Scooter that can hide it best.
If you have any suggestions...