Bike Barn & City Auction

Lost or stolen property recovered by the Police Department is stored by the Property and Evidence Division in the Police Impound Building, also known as the "Bike Barn". The bike barn is located on Isle la Plume at 1925 Marco Drive, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Citizens have the opportunity to look for their lost or stolen property during open bike barn hours from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month, April through October. For 2026, those dates are:

  • April 1
  • May 6
  • June 3
  • July 1
  • August 5
  • September 2
  • October 7

The Property and Evidence Division may be contacted at (608) 789-7245 for alternate viewing arrangements. Property recovered by the La Crosse Police Department are held for 90 days before they are released to the annual city auction.

To claim property, you must have a copy of your previously submitted police report or proof of ownership. In many cases, you can fill out this report online following these guidelines:

  • If your property is stolen and valued UNDER $2,500, you can submit a police report online.
  • If your property is stolen and valued OVER $2,500, call the non-emergency dispatch center at (608) 782-7575, or visit the La Crosse Police Department to speak with an Officer.

City of La Crosse Ordinance 44-222 requires that bicycles ridden in the City of La Crosse must be registered and licensed. Registration is free. You can register your bike at the La Crosse Police Department or by filling out a form on 529 Garage, our bike registration partner. You will need the make, model, serial number, and color of the bike. For questions regarding bike registration and licensing, call (608) 789-7227.

Auction Information

The 2026 Auction has been scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Bike Barn on Isle la Plume. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. and the auction at 10 a.m.

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