Comparison
Theftsight vs Cadastro Nacional de Bicicletas Roubadas
A long-running non-profit stolen-bike registry that emails a network of bike shops vs automated matching across online marketplaces.
Cadastro Nacional de Bicicletas Roubadas Running since the early 2000s, this free, explicitly non-profit database is dedicated only to already-stolen bikes: victims submit a description, account and photo, and once reviewed it's published and — if the bike is identifiable — emailed to 200+ bike shops across Brazil. It's a credible, human-powered shop-alert network. Theftsight adds automated marketplace matching and confidence-scored evidence on top.
| Capability | Cadastro Nacional de Bicicletas Roubadas | Theftsight |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Post-theft registry + manual review, then email alerts to 200+ shops | Continuous marketplace watch + confidence-scored match alerts |
| Marketplace scanning | None — distribution is via a bike-shop email network | Automated serial, image, price & location matching across marketplaces |
| Police | Informal use for theft trends; no case routing | Operator-reviewed candidates + a proof pack an officer can act on |
| Coverage | National (Brazil); one of the oldest such registries | Bikes & serial-numbered gear; Australia-first, expanding globally |
Where Cadastro Nacional de Bicicletas Roubadas is strong
- A two-decade track record and real credibility (cited by media and police).
- A genuine non-profit stance — fully free, no monetisation.
- A direct pipeline to 200+ physical bike shops that might receive a stolen bike.
Where Theftsight is built to win
- Automated matching against live online listings, not just shop email alerts.
- Confidence scores and a proof pack an officer can act on.
- A recovery path into police and insurer workflows.
Can you use both?
Yes — list on this non-profit register to reach bike shops, and let Theftsight watch the online marketplaces where stolen bikes are resold.
Related: Stolen bike recovery in Australia · Compare all.
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