Campus Crime Alert: Electric Scooter Theft 

10/29/2024, 5:30 p.m., Eugene Campus   

UO Police Department received three reports of stolen electric scooters in recent days. The first incident, on Saturday, Oct. 26, involved two scooters being taken at approximately 2:30 p.m. An unknown suspect made entry into a bike cage near Barnhart Hall and lifted one scooter out of a lock and removed the second scooter from the cage.  The third theft occurred at a bike rack adjacent to Frohnmayer Music Building on Tuesday, Oct. 29. A lock was cut and the scooter was taken. The two incidents do not appear to be connected.   

Electric scooters are considered motorized vehicles in the university’s Clery Act reporting. Owners of similar equipment should be aware and use extra caution in securing their property. There is no known ongoing threat to campus.   If you have any information regarding these events, please contact UOPD at 541-346-2919. 

Property: Red and black CIRCOOTER Mate  
Location: Barnhart Hall bicycle cage  
Date: October 26 
Time: Approximately 2:30 p.m. 
Suspect: White male, approximately 40-50 years old, 5’10”-6’01” tall, medium build, salt and pepper wavy hair, last seen wearing brown jacket over a blue sweatshirt, grey/black/red shift motorcross pants, and black shoes.    Property: Black and orange electric scooter with a “SKUTE” sticker on it. Property: Black and orange electric scooter with a “SKUTE” sticker on it
 

Location: Barnhart Hall bicycle cage  
Date: October 26 Time: Approximately 2:30 p.m. 
Suspect: White male, approximately 40-50 years old, 5’10”-6’01” tall, medium build, salt and pepper wavy hair, last seen wearing brown jacket over a blue sweatshirt, grey/black/red shift motorcross pants, and black shoes.  Property: A red and white Gotrax G4  
 

Location: Frohnmayer Music Building bike rack  
Date: October 29 
Time: Between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m.  
Suspect: Unknown   

What is this notice? Campus Crime Alerts are released by the University of Oregon Police Department when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, and in compliance with federal law. These timely warnings provide information about campus safety situations and allow campus community members to take precautions for personal safety. All crimes should be reported as soon as possible to local law enforcement.     SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD  No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for his or her victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.  

  SAFETY TIPS FROM UOPD  

  • To secure bikes and scooters, place locks around non-removable parts. Use cable and u-locks. Park them in well-lit bike parking areas with cameras when possible. For more information about secure bike parking, visit  https://transportation.uoregon.edu/bike. 
  • Contact UOPD immediately if you see potential evidence of criminal activity.  
  • Consider placing an RFID tracking device in a concealed location on bikes and scooters.  
  • Always be alert when traveling to, from, and around campus – especially early in the morning and late at night.  
  • Communities are safest when members look out for each other: report any suspicious activity or unauthorized strangers immediately.  
  • Report criminal activity (such as a break-in or intruder, robbery, or assault) immediately to 9-1-1, or for non-emergency situations on campus, to UOPD at 541-346-2919.