Lost mopeds and bikes to be auctioned in Beuningen: how to reclaim yours
Residents of Beuningen and Wijchen who reported a stolen bike or moped in 2025 can reclaim theirs at an upcoming auction. Others can bid on unclaimed items, but cash is required. Here’s what you need to know.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Municipal yard, Van Heemstraweg 95, Beuningen |
| Date | Saturday, 11 April 2026 |
| Viewing time | 09:45 – 10:00 |
| Auction start | 10:00 (priority for theft reporters, then public) |
| Eligibility | Must have filed a police report between January 2025 – December 2025 |
| Payment method | Cash only |
| Ownership | Conditional; original owner can reclaim within a set period |
| Reimbursement | Purchase amount + repair costs (with receipts) if bike is reclaimed |
The municipality of Beuningen organizes this auction as part of its responsibility to manage lost and found items, ensuring unclaimed property is returned to the community or rightful owners. It also collaborates with local law enforcement to assist victims of theft in reclaiming their belongings.
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Auction of found (moped)bikes
A number of found bicycles and mopeds are located at the municipal yard. These were found somewhere in the municipality. On Saturday, 11 April, we will auction these (moped)bikes at the municipal yard, Van Heemstraweg 95 in Beuningen.
Did you file a police report for the theft of a (moped)bike with the Wijchen/Beuningen police between January 2025 and December 2025? Then you will have priority at the auction. You must have proof of your report, which includes your name and confirms that you filed a report between January 2025 and December 2025. View an overview of the found (moped)bikes.
Programme
- 09:45 to 10:00: viewing of (moped)bikes
- 10:00: auction for people who filed a report, followed by auction for everyone
Important!
You can only pay in cash. If you purchase a (moped)bike, you will become the conditional owner and will receive a purchase certificate. Keep this safe. You may encounter the original owner of the (moped)bike, who may wish to reclaim it. In that case, contact us. You will receive the recorded purchase amount back from the municipality. If you have had repairs done on the bike and have kept the receipts, you will also be reimbursed for this.