BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana University Police Department is investigating multiple reported thefts of electric bicycles and electric scooters at several campus locations within the last week, according to an IU Bloomington Crime Notice.
On Nov. 5 and 7, an e-bike was stolen from the Foster Harper bike rack.
On Nov. 8, an e-scooter was stolen from outside Simon Music Library at the south side bike rack.
Between Nov. 8 and 10, an e-scooter was stolen from outside Eigenmann Hall.
On Nov. 11, an e-scooter was stolen from outside Franklin Hall at the east bike rack.
On Nov. 12 an e-scooter was stolen from outside Swain Hall at the east bike racks.
IU Police did not provide information on a suspect.
Anyone with information on the reported e-bike/scooter thefts or any crime is asked to call IUPD at (812) 855-4111.
HOW TO PREVENT THEFT
IU Police provided several tips to help limit scooter and bike thefts on campus:
- Record the make, model, and serial number of your electric bicycle or scooter and store it in a safe place.
- Lock your electric bicycle or scooter using at least one U style lock.
- Lock both wheels and frame to the bike rack and remove seat.
- Lock your electric bicycle or scooter in a well-lit area on a bicycle rack.
- Report suspicious persons hanging around bicycle racks to the police.
