UK Crime Bulletin: Motor Scooter Thefts

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2015) — In the interest of safety, the University of Kentucky Police Department has issued the following Crime Bulletin for the UK Campus regarding a recent rash of motor scooter thefts.

·         The University of Kentucky Police Department received a report of a stolen motor scooter from outside of Woodland Glen II on July 12, 2015.

·         The University of Kentucky Police Department received a report of two stolen motor scooters from outside of the College of Nursing building on July 21, 2015.

·         The University of Kentucky Police Department received a report of a stolen motor scooter from outside of W.T. Young Library on July 21, 2015.

University of Kentucky Police Department has issued this Crime Bulletin for the UK community in compliance with the “Timely Notice” provision of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact UK Police 859-257-8573.

The University of Kentucky values a safe community for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In the interest of promoting a safe and secure campus environment, UK Police offer the following safety precautions:

·         If you see something, say something; report suspicious activity to UK Police immediately. For emergencies, call 911.

·         Whenever possible, avoid thefts of opportunity. Opportunity theft is the direct result of property and valuables left unattended and unsecured, even for short periods of time, which provides a thief with the opportunity to steal your valuables.

Maintain a thorough record of your valuables, to include photographs, serial numbers, makes and models, etc.