UK Crime Bulletin: Motor Scooter Thefts

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2015) — In the interest of safety, the University of Kentucky Police Department  issued the following Crime Bulletin yesterday for the University of Kentucky Campus.

The University of Kentucky Police Department received reports of stolen motor scooters on the following dates from the following locations:  

·         outside of Champions Court II on Monday, October 5, 2015.

·         outside of Woodland Glen III on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.

·         outside of Woodland Glen I around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.  

There are three suspects in the course of the three thefts.  The first suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’ and average build, short dark or brown hair, gray long pants, and a blue jacket with white stripes down the sleeves. The second suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’10” and a heavier build, bald or short blonde hair, dark shorts with a black jacket or sweatshirt.  The third suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6’ tall, heavy set with dark shorts, a black T-shirt, and a white ball cap. 

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 these incidents, please contact UK Police at 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 and secure property with locks. 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.

·         Motor scooters on campus are required to have a motor scooter/motorcycle permit. Permits may be obtained at http://www.uky.edu/pts/.