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Chicago police warn of electric scooter thefts targeting North Side neighborhoods

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Chicago police are warning electric scooter owners after a string of thefts across several North Side neighborhoods. String of electric scooter thefts At least eight electric scooters have been reported stolen since June, according to police.

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Fox32 Chicago
Chicago police warn of electric scooter thefts targeting North Side neighborhoods (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Chicago police are warning electric scooter owners after a string of thefts across several North Side neighborhoods. String of electric scooter thefts At least eight electric scooters have been reported stolen since June, according to police.
Sun Times
Thief made off with 8 e-scooters by removing ignitions in several North Side neighborhoods (opens Sun Times)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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Chicago police are looking for a thief who has swiped at least eight e-scooters by removing their ignitions since June on the North Side. The robber is described as a white man in his 50s wearing a white shirt, blue shorts and a fanny pack and he targeted scooters in the Bucktown, Lake View East, Up…