Request Lock Removal

A u-lock style bike lock is used to secure a bike to a bike rack.

Bike lock removal 

As a service to University community members who have registered their bikes, you can get your lock cut for free by Facilities if you’ve forgotten a combination or misplaced a key. 

Lock removals can be scheduled for 8 AM, 10 AM, or 2 PM. 24-hour advance notice is required in order to accommodate requests.

Requirements for lock removal: 

  1. Bike must be registered with the University 
  2. Complete the Lock Removal Form
  3. Registered owner must present ID at the time of lock removal 
Need a lock?

We recommend a U-Lock, a sturdy lock that requires power tools to cut, limiting opportunities for bike theft.  

U-locks are readily available at any of the three local bike shops in Princeton or online.

 

Additional bike resources

Bike registration: create a verified record of ownership with the University and qualify for additional benefits

Bike rentals: Limited rentals available for students for the semester or the year. 

Campus bike resources: Find parking, repair stations, and plan your routes.

Cyclab: Get help repairing your bike with Princeton's student-run bike co-op.  

Report missing or stolen: Can't find your bike, we can try to help. 

Reporting theft or missing property

Bike and scooter theft is a common crime on college campuses across the country. Please take extreme care and use a U-lock to secure your bike or scooter to designated racks whenever you leave it unattended.

File a report