Thanks to the GPS tracker, the police were able to seize the e-bike and other stolen goods.
A stolen e-bike is found in Wolfsburg in mid-April. Two weeks later, it was found near Weddendorf. But it’s not just one bike.
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Brazen theft hits Hamburg bicycle dealer: Bike hunter gives chase to
Three high quality e-bikes are stolen from a bike shop in Hamburg. Thanks to a GPS tracker and the Bike Hunter team, a suspect is quickly found.
Double success: police find stolen e-bike and catch e-scooter thief
Thanks to the GPS tracker from IT’S MY BIKE, an e-bike stolen in Darmstadt, Germany, was recovered just a few hours after it was reported stolen in mid-March. But that’s…
IoT Venture and Ananda: intelligent networking meets expertise in eDrive systems
IoT Venture is working with Ananda Drive Technology, a Shanghai-based specialist in electric drive systems.
IoT Venture and Decathlon make your bike secure: digital anti-theft from March 2025
Darmstadt, 20 March 2025 – IoT Venture GmbH, a leading provider of IoT solutions, announces its partnership with Decathlon, one of the world’s largest sporting goods manufacturers and retailers.
Stolen and moved across Leipzig – e-bike discovered on lorry via GPS tracking
At the end of November 2024, a GPS-equipped cargo bike was stolen in Leipzig-Plagwitz, moved around the city for months, and finally recovered on a truck near a car park.
Stolen from a shed: Thief strikes early in the morning in Achim
At the end of January, a high-quality e-bike was stolen in Uphusen, near Bremen. Thanks to the built-in GPS tracker from IT’S MY BIKE, the e-bike is found within a…
E-bike thief caught: GPS tracker leads police straight to culprit
On 2 November 2024, Ulf T.*’s e-bike is stolen while he is at his son’s football match. Thanks to the GPS tracker and the quick cooperation between IT’S MY BIKE…
Frankfurt: GPS tracker leads thief into trap
A nightmare for every bike owner: Linus W.*’s e-bike is stolen in the middle of the night from a bike cellar in Frankfurt.
IoT Venture and Bizbike launch smart partnership
IoT Venture GmbH, a technology expert from Darmstadt, Germany, and Belgian e-bike manufacturer Bizbike are joining forces: from 2026, IoT Venture’s tracking technology will be integrated directly into Bizbike’s e-bikes.
IoT Venture tracking module makes e-bikes eligible for compulsory insurance in the Netherlands
The IT’S MY BIKE tracking module from Darmstadt-based technology experts IoT Venture offers a reliable solution that meets all the requirements of the new compulsory insurance for e-bikes in the…
Bicycle thieves caught red-handed on Cologne tram
When Tim P*’s e-bike was stolen in the middle of the night in early October, he thought he would never see it again. But he’s not losing hope.
No escape thanks to GPS tracker: E-bike theft foiled in Raschau
At the end of September, Mark T.* reported the theft of his high-quality e-bike in Raschau. Unfortunately, he hadn’t locked his bike properly, so the thief had an easy time…
E-bike stolen twice in one month in Tübingen – offenders caught
A stroke of luck: the same e-bike was stolen twice in the space of a month in Tübingen, Germany. Thanks to the GPS tracker and the bike hunters from IT’S…
Smart lock integration for e-bikes: IoT Venture and VELO DE VILLE set new standards
IoT Venture and VELO DE VILLE make e-bikes even safer thanks to smart lock technology – in partnership with I LOCK IT!
Bicycle thief flees on suburban train – GPS tracker leads to successful location
In mid-September, Otto K.’s e-bike is stolen from the underground car park of his workplace near Hamburg. The thief sets off in the early hours of the morning in the…
Supermarket car park becomes crime scene – GPS tracker saves stolen e-bike
At the beginning of September, Claudio B. was the victim of a theft: during the day, his two bicycles disappeared without a trace from a supermarket car park in the…
More security on three wheels: Hopper installs GPS tracker from IoT Venture
Hopper x IoT Venture collaboration: Hopper Mobility has teamed up with IoT Venture GmbH to offer its customers complete security.
IoT Venture and SMARTVÉLO start cooperation: More safety and efficiency for e-bike fleets in delivery services
Darmstadt, 30 September 2024: IoT Venture GmbH and SMARTVÉLO announce their strategic cooperation.
Stolen e-bike found in Hamburg: ‘Without a tracker, my bike would have disappeared’.
At the end of August, Natascha N. is shocked to discover that her beloved e-bike has disappeared while she was at work.
Tireless search for clues: e-bike recovered after three months thanks to GPS tracker
At the end of April, a thief sneaks into Mirko J.*’s cellar in Berlin and steals his valuable e-bike. But the built-in GPS tracker from IT’S MY BIKE discreetly transmits…
Bike thieves strike again in Krefeld – an e-bike disappears without trace
In early July, a bicycle thief steals Elias S’s* e-bike from his home in Krefeld.
GPS tracker leads to the find: e-bike in Magdeburg returned after theft
In mid-July, a bicycle thief makes away with Tanja K’s* e-bike right outside the window of her office. Her e-bike’s motion sensor alarm is disabled. But this doesn’t stop the…
Bicycle recovered in Poland: GPS tracker catches thieves
One midday at the end of June, George A.* notices the theft of his e-bike west of Cottbus. He immediately reports the theft via the IT’S MY BIKE app.
E-bike recovered in Berlin: GPS tracker leads police to the crime scene
At the end of April, a bicycle thief steals Yvonne K*’s e-bike east of the borough of Berlin-Mitte. Luckily for her, it’s fitted with a GPS tracker.
Instant success thanks to GPS tracker: stolen e-bike recovered in Münster
A bike thief stole Bernd Schröder’s e-bike in late April. Luckily for Bernd, it was fitted with a GPS tracker.
Brazen theft uncovered: dismantled e-bike found in box, wrapped in foil
An e-bike disappeared from outside a Leipzig citizens’ centre. Police found it a short time later wrapped in aluminium foil.
Big find in Leipzig: more than 30 stolen e-bikes intercepted thanks to a GPS tracker
In late March, a bike thief appropriated Sandra Z.’s* bike in the very centre of Leipzig. But the police discovered much more than expected when they found her bike.
Petty criminal known to police steals e-bike in Rostock
In late February, a small-time thief snatched Dina F.’s* bike right from the entrance to her building in Rostock.
Cooperative partnership to increase bike security: IoT Venture and LinuZ agree on collaboration
Cooperative partnership to increase bike security: IoT Venture and LinuZ agree on collaboration IoT Venture GmbH now has another strong partner at its side in LinuZ GmbH. Based in Baden-Württemberg,…
E-bike with GPS tracker stolen in Cologne
A bike thief stole Peter R.’s bike from his stairway in Cologne in early February. Luckily, it was fitted with a GPS tracker.
More efficient e-bike insurance through GPS tracking: IoT Venture cooperates with Laka
Since this year, the Darmstadt-based expert in the field of connected bikes has been supporting the UK-based insurance provider Laka in the recovery of stolen e-bikes.
Cargo bike stolen in Hamburg retrieved within three hours
A Hamburg bike thief appropriated two bikes belonging to Phil S* in mid-January.
Own innovation in action: two bikes stolen from own company recovered
Not just one but two e-bikes were stolen in succession from IT’S MY BIKE in early December.
Bike worth 10,000 euros stolen in Kiel discovered in van
A thief made off with Chris B.’s e-bike from his Kiel holiday apartment in mid-November.
E-bike stolen in Aachen appears in Cologne
A thief made off with Nele N.’s e-bike in mid-July while she was on holiday. She didn’t notice the loss until a few days later.
E-bike with child trailer stolen in Aachen
A thief made off with Andre M’s e-bike in early October. Unfortunately, he didn’t notice his beloved bike had been stolen until the next morning.
Bike thieves apprehended thanks to GPS tracker
It was late September. For many, it was just a regular workday, but not for Eric K. as it turned out, because a thief had targeted his bicycle during the…
A strong partnership: Dance and IoT Venture intensify their collaboration
IoT Venture and Dance have been working together since the beginning of the year. They are now expanding their collaboration in the area of data signatures.
Connected Bikes: IoT Venture and Waldbike start working together
IoT Venture is now cooperating with Waldbike GmbH & Co. KG. Waldbike is expanding its offering to include digital theft protection, relying on the expertise of IoT Venture.
Stolen e-bike is tracked right across Berlin
At the beginning of September, a thief tries to steal Franz M.’s e-bike in the middle of the night. The bike hunters from IT’S MY BIKE take up the chase.
Bike theft in the heart of Paris
Bike theft in the heart of Paris In Paris, bike thefts are no rarity. And so it’s no surprise when, at the end of June, another e-bike disappears. This time,…
Krefeld: GPS tracker finds a stolen e-bike in a vehicle
Krefeld: GPS tracker finds a stolen e-bike in a vehicle In early August, Florian Demuth locks his e-bike in front of his block in Krefeld. That evening, he is shocked…
IoT Venture cooperates with B2B providers of the CYCLE e-mobility platform
Making life easier for courier services thanks to e-bikes: that’s exactly what CYCLE, the full-service mobility solution for delivery services and couriers, does.
Hildesheim: Bicycle theft in the pedestrian zone
In mid-August, Babette K. parks her e-bike in Hildesheim city centre. After just a short time, it disappears. The bike hunters at IT’S MY BIKE begin tracking.
Theft: e-bike missing for eight hours in Göttingen
At the beginning of May, Paula O. discovers that her beloved e-bike has been stolen from her home, but the thief does not get far.
“Just like a crime story” – e-bike located in Frankfurt with GPS tracker
At the beginning of March, Julia S.* notices the theft of her e-bike. It was stolen from her courtyard near the Günthersburgpark in Frankfurt.
EUROBIKE 2023: IT’S MY BIKE presents expansion stages for connected bikes
This year will be the fifth time that IT’S MY BIKE, an IoT Venture GmbH brand, is showcasing its operations at EUROBIKE, the leading bicycle trade fair. A new concept…
Stolen e-bike reappears in Prague
On the last day of his holiday, at the end of May, Ralf S.*’s e-bike is stolen in front of a hotel in Prague. The bike is located only a…
Bicycle theft in Fürth: bike seized back on motorway
Dennis N.’s e-bike disappears from a courtyard near the city centre of Fürth. The victim reports the theft to IT’S MY BIKE.
Collaboration: IoT Venture equips Advanced Bikes with GPS trackers
They are pursuing a clear vision: E BIKE Advanced Technologies GmbH wants to be the first climate-neutral e-bike brand by 2025. The topic of sustainability also shapes the new cooperation…
E-bike theft in England: successful chase
Gravesend in England. An e-bike is stolen in a suburb of London at the beginning of January and only reported a few weeks later.
Littlehampton: stolen e-bike recovered within a day
Littlehampton in England. The e-bike of a fast food restaurant in Littlehampton is parked within sight, but not locked. A bike thief takes advantage of this circumstance and disappears with…
E-bike stolen from basement in Münster
Lena S. discovers that her bike has been stolen from her cellar, even though she had her bike permanently locked there. She immediately reports it in the IT’S MY BIKE…
Münster: Bicycle thieves break into basement garage
Rosa H. locks her bike in her underground garage at home as usual. She does not expect this: Only a short time later, her bike has disappeared.
E-bike theft in Berlin solved thanks to GPS tracker
Maria B. connects her e-bike in Berlin-Spandau. Only a short time later, the bike has disappeared – it is only a few kilometres away from where it was originally parked.
Stolen e-bike recovered at flea market
For Marcus K., not a good start to the new year. At night Marcus leaves his bike secured at the station, but when he returns in the morning it is…
Bremerhaven: e-bike stolen from carport
As usual, Birgit T. parks her bike in the carport at home. But that does not stop the bike thieves from breaking open the locked parking space and stealing the…
IoT Venture enters into partnership with e-mobility enterprise Dance
Subscribe instead of buy: this is the concept of the Berlin start-up Dance. In order to protect the bicycles in the event of theft, the young company is now cooperating…
Theft in Leipzig – not one stolen bike but seven
With the thought of having his bicycle securely locked to a bicycle hanger, Christian B.* parks his bicycle in a street in Leipzig with a clear conscience – but when…
Trafficking point uncovered thanks to GPS tracker
In the middle of the night, a thief tampers with Markus Busche’s e-bike and only a short time later races across the motorway with the stolen goods.
Premium e-bike stolen while owner was at work
On the day in question, Lukas* intended to go to and from work on his e-bike just as he did every day. He didn’t realise that things might not go…
IT’S MY BIKE and VELO DE VILLE join forces to deliver a smart e-bike
IT’S MY BIKE and VELO DE VILLE join forces to deliver a smart e-bike Bike manufacturer VELO DE VILLE, based in North Rhine-Westphalia, has entered into a cooperative partnership with…
Family cargo bike stolen
A Hamburg family was promptly greeted with highly unwelcome news as they rose early Saturday morning: their premium cargo bike had been stolen. Its built-in GPS tracker trailed the bike…
E-bike stolen in Switzerland, retrieved in Germany
An e-bike was stolen in Switzerland close to the German border. The stolen bike was intercepted in Germany thanks to a GPS tracker.
Bike stolen during shopping trip – successfully recovered thanks to tracker
Detmold resident Ulrich P.* simply wanted to buy a few things and then continue on his way. However, things didn’t quite go to plan.
Thieves get cold feet: stolen e-bike returned
Despite a good GPS signal, police were unable to locate a stolen e-bike, but they did manage to scare the thieves.
Recovered: e-bike theft at school in Geilenkirchen
One bike among many others at a school – a sturdy lock should have been enough to protect it. Think again. Still, things didn’t turn out quite so badly in…
E-bike recovered after over two weeks
The e-bike was recovered with help from the police in Halle (Saale) after more than two weeks.
E-bike theft: pursuit on motorway
An e-bike was found again after a pursuit on the motorway between Krefeld and Duisburg.
Premium e-bike recovered two days after theft
Although the theft went unnoticed for two days, the stolen premium bike was recovered on the same day the theft was reported thanks to its GPS tracker.
FIT e-bike system, new IT’S MY BIKE partner
Darmstadt/ Huttwil. IT’S MY BIKE/IoT Venture GmbH’s latest cooperation partner is the FIT E-Bike System Integration brand (Biketec GmbH).
Berlin: Stolen e-bike recovered within one hour
A stolen e-bike was seized back within an hour thanks to its GPS tracker. This case stands out due to the owner’s rapid response and effective cooperation with the local…
Eurobike 2022: IT’S MY BIKE continues apace with innovation
Eurobike 2022: IT’S MY BIKE continues apace with innovation Frankfurt, July 2022. IT’S MY BIKE will be presenting its GPS anti-theft protection for e-bikes and innovative expansion stages between 13…
Bike recovered: e-bike theft in central Frankfurt
Frankfurt, 10 May 2022. A pedelec was stolen close to Frankfurt’s city hall, the famed Römer building. Its built-in GPS tracker meant the e-bike could be tracked and recovered more…
IT’S MY BIKE enters into partnership with bamboo bike manufacturer my Boo
IT’S MY BIKE enters into partnership with bamboo bike manufacturer my Boo IT’S MY BIKE now works with my Boo, a Kiel-based bike manufacturer, which mainly manufactures bikes with bamboo.…
In pursuit of e-bike thieves
When the phone rings at IT’S MY BIKE customer service, victims are at the right address and thieves have to dress warmly.
GPS tracker leads to big find
Police seize the missing e-bike in a garage along with 20 other stolen bikes.
GPS tracker leads police to a transshipment centre
When Arne K. returned from shopping, his bike had disappeared. But that wasn’t so bad in the end: The GPS tracker from IT’S MY BIKE quickly sent the police on…
IT’S MY BIKE expands team
IT’S MY BIKE continues to expand its team. Mario Schmitz is the new Head of Business Development. Eva Herman strengthens customer service.
Everything and everyone is connected – my year at IoT Venture GmbH
Exciting, diverse and creative. This is how I would sum up my 12 months as an intern in Corporate Communications at IoT Venture GmbH and its retail brand IT’S MY…
Theft prevented thanks to GPS tracking
Heike Klein had saved for three years to buy the bike. It was stolen just two weeks later but was quickly recovered thanks to the GPS tracker and help from…
IT’S MY BIKE and Alteos expand insurance service (eSurance) for e-bikes
Three new special packages now complement the existing range in the IT’S MY BIKE app.
IT’S MY BIKE expands key customer management
Fabian Wilde-Böcher has just joined the IT’S MY BIKE team as Account Manager. In his new position at IT’S MY BIKE, Fabian Wilde-Böcher is the contact person for bicycle manufacturers…
Twice stolen, twice recovered
When an e-bike worth almost 7,500 euros is stolen not just once but twice, you might be tempted to panic. Thanks to clear commitment and assistance from the IT’S MY…
Eurobike 2021: IT’S MY BIKE on growth path
IT’S MY BIKE will be presenting its GPS anti-theft protection for e-bikes, its digital emergency assistant and its next expansion steps at the leading bike trade fair Eurobike between 1…
IT’S MY BIKE and Bafang reach agreement on cooperation
IT’S MY BIKE is now working together with Bafang, one of the world’s leading manufacturers for mobility components and e-drive systems.
Silver FOCUS E-BIKE Innovation Award for IT’S MY BIKE
The trade brand digital service world has won the Silver FOCUS E-BIKE Innovation Award 2021 in the Connectivity category.
Stolen e-bike seized in Kosovo
GPS trackers offer effective anti-theft protection, even across national borders. In May, local police in the Kosovan town of Podujeva tracked down an e-bike stolen in Berlin. The officers in…
IT’S MY BIKE: digital emergency assistant added to anti-theft protection
IT’S MY BIKE will be presenting its anti-theft protection for e-bikes, its digital emergency assistant and new cooperative partnerships and projects at ZEG Click & View between 10 and 18…
Successful search in Datteln: police seize back several stolen bikes
The IT’S MY BIKE GPS tracker leads police to hiding place. Policewoman praises the technical gadget.
IT’S MY BIKE on the Radelbande Youtube channel
“The IT’S MY BIKE solution has shown me what a really good GPS tracker can do,” states Tilman Sander, making his first evaluation of the technical gadget before putting it…
Bike theft: “Technology leads the way”
Police used a digital gadget to arrest a thief. An IT’S MY BIKE GPS tracker built into an e-bike supplied location data.
Braunschweig: bike back in record time
Instant success thanks to GPS tracker. The police and the IT’S MY BIKE team managed to solve a case together in just one hour after a theft
Bicycle thieves enjoyed spoils fleetingly in Münsterland
Police managed to seize stolen property back within four hours thanks to GPS tracker
GPS tracker guides police in pursuit of stolen bike
Thanks to the IT’S MY BIKE tracking module, the owner swiftly got her top-end bike back.
“NB-IoT makes bike trackers from IT’S MY BIKE shine.”
We spoke to Michael Reinartz, Director of Consumer Services and Innovation at Vodafone Germany, about the Internet of things and the benefits of modern wireless standards in finding stolen e-bikes.
IT’S MY BIKE working with e-bike manufacturer ZEMO
A premium provider to the German ZEG group purchase organisation, ZEMO is now equipping all its series-manufactured bikes with IT’S MY BIKE technology.
Essen: police seize some 40 stolen bicycles
IT’S MY BIKE GPS tracker leads officers to carefully camouflaged hiding place.
Thank God for GPS tracker: stolen e-scooter back with owner
The IT’S MY BIKE gadget from Germany helps solve theft in Spanish city of Marbella.
“Fantastic for tech-savvy and security-conscious customers”
We talked to Daniel Gediga, owner of Wiesbaden’s City Bike, about experience with the product so far.
Thief steals expensive premium e-bike during test ride
An IT’S MY BIKE GPS tracker quickly led police to the camouflaged hiding place
Lübeck: stolen e-bike swiftly recovered
Local police managed to solve the theft of a top-end e-bike successfully within a day thanks to a built-in GPS tracker.
“GPS trackers provide added value for police work”
Düsseldorf policeman fell victim to bike thieves not just once but twice. The device that saved the day, the IT’S MY BIKE tracker, was positioned in the e-bike.
Digital emergency assistant: IT’S MY BIKE enters into partnership with AXA’s WayGuard
With the digital emergency assistant, e-bike riders with a built-in IT’S MY BIKE GPS tracker who have contracted the service can rely on rapid assistance in the right location in…
Mannheim hot spot – e-cyclist robbed not once but twice
Both thefts were quickly solved with the IT’S MY BIKE tracker
“Success rate of over 80 percent”
IT’S MY BIKE supports customers and the police in searching and finding stolen e-bikes. But how exactly is a replacement made? In our news article we look behind the scenes.
Leon Menge new Key Account Manager at IT’S MY BIKE
From now on Leon Menge will strengthen the team of IoT Venture GmbH and the IT’S MY BIKE brand as Key Account Manager.
Success for IT’S MY BIKE in Hamburg: expensive cargo bike back with its elated owner within four hours
Thieves ensconced their “spoil” less than 500 metres away from the scene of the crime.
Bicycle theft in Bremen: thief struck at night, not far from the Weser
A search was launched immediately. A GPS tracker helped pinpoint the precise location where the bike was parked and it was retrieved a few hours later, just 1.7 kilometres away.
New: e-bike insurance with GPS protection online – seminar for Alteos partner stores
Alteos’s Managing Director and the CEO of IT’S MY BIKE have held an online training seminar for the bicycle retail trade.
“Fifteen minutes until the virtual coffee party.”
When I started at Wiesbaden-based IoT Venture GmbH as a working student in March 2020, my aim was to gain a deep insight into a digital company’s corporate communications and…
IT’S MY BIKE is in the media
“Modern localisation technology uncovers e-bike thief in lakeland” was the headline of a report on a spectacular bicycle theft by the German news agency dpa on 7 July 2020. The…
IT’S MY BIKE guests on Vodafone Germany podcast Digital pioneer
What things are really worth us knowing where they are?” In Vodafone Germany’s podcast Digital Pioneer, Jürgen Veith talks to Cristoph Burseg about the origins and the idea behind IT’S…
How GPS tracking is revolutionising the e-bike insurance segment
Rapid pursuit of e-bike thieves thanks to GPS tracking.
Jürgen Veith of IT’S MY BIKE interviewed on the Technikshow
IT’S MY BIKE-CEO Jürgen Veith explains how modern technologies help to find stolen bicycles in an interview with presenter Oliver Heinze on the German radio programme Technikshow.
World Bicycle Day on 3 June: cycling is fun, promotes health and helps protect the environment
IT’S MY BIKE employees cover an average of 850 km per week on their bikes, including leisure activities. The team thus saves almost 5,000 kilograms of greenhouse gases every year.
Burkstaaken: GPS Tracker leads police to stolen e-bike
Police apprehended an e-bike thief on the German island of Fehmarn in late May thanks to a GPS tracking module fitted to the bike.
Cooperative partnership with Alteos to provide e-bike insurance: IT’S MY BIKE expands service portfolio further
E-bike riders with an integrated IT’S MY BIKE GPS tracker can now enjoy a further option.
Münster: stolen e-bike found using GPS localisation
Sometimes not even the most effective lock can help: thieves managed to appropriate a firmly secured e-bike under the cover of the night in the German city of Münster.
Halle (Saale): GPS tracker led to bicycle thief
Police managed to apprehend an e-bike thief in the German city of Halle (Saale) in early March thanks to a GPS tracking module fitted to the bicycle. The bike owner…
Eurobike 2019: IoT technology opens up new e-bike service world
The IT’S MY BIKE brand will present an innovative service world for e-bikes at the leading bike trade fair Eurobike in Friedrichshafen between 4 and 7 September.