New Bike Registration Program with Melrose Police

Submitted by Melrose Police Chief Mike Lyle.

The is announcing a new program where residents will be allowed to register their bicycles with the department where your bicycle record will be maintained in a master database. This program is to assist residents in identifying lost and stolen bicycles.   Registration will begin on-line, Friday, May 18, 2012 with the Melrose Police Department at www.melrosepolice.com. 

In addition, the Melrose Police Department will have an open registration day on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This will allow residents to complete the registration form and pick up a registration decal. There will also be a limited number of bicycle helmets free of charge, on a first come first serve basis.

During the open registration period, it is not required to physically bring your bicycle to the station. Simply locate the serial number, which is easily located by turning your bicycle upside down and looking for the engraved number between the pedals. This information, along with a brief description of the bicycle, will be necessary to complete the registration process.  

The Melrose Police Department understands that some residents and visitors to our community do not have access to the internet. Therefore, all information on the website is also readily available at the Melrose Police Station.