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Motor Vehicle Theft (Main Campus)

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University of Arizona Police Department Crime Alert
(Clery Timely Warning)

 
Type of Offense:  Motor Vehicle Theft
Today’s Date:  2/9/2026 
Date and Time of Occurrence:  Between 1/14/2026 and 2/7/2026, there have been 6 E-bike thefts and 1 E-Scooter theft that were reported to UAPD on multiple dates and times.
 
Location:  University of Arizona – Main Campus – Various locations on Main Campus
 
Reporting Agency:  University of Arizona Police Department Case numbers: 2601140008, 2601150006, 2601300004, 2602030003, 26602060013, 2602060015, and 2602070001.
 
Synopsis of Crime or Offense:  In the last four weeks (1/14/2026 -2/7/2026) the University of Arizona Police Department received 7 reports from individuals saying their E-vehicles have been stolen from various locations around campus.
 
Injuries:  No injuries have happened due to this.
 
Suspect Description: Only 2602070001 has suspect information: young white male with blonde hair wearing a red University of Arizona jersey. There is no indication that this male is also responsible for the other thefts.
 
Status:  UAPD has increased patrols around hot spots and residence halls in an effort to mitigate E-vehicle thefts.
 
Definition: Motor Vehicle Theft: The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
 
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If you have any information about this crime, or if you know about any recent similar incidents, please contact UAPD at 520-621-8273. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 88-CRIME (520-882-7463).
 
UAPD would like to remind the campus community about the following safety tips:
  • Keep a copy of your E-vehicle serial number and register your E-vehicle with Parking and Transportation https://parking.arizona.edu/alt-transportation/bicycles
  • Utilize the free Bike Valet parking on the mall or at the Health Sciences Innovation Building
  • Park and secure E-vehicles in approved locations
  • Secure E-vehicles with a durable locking device
  • Park in well-lit areas

  • If possible, attach GPS device in an inconspicuous location on your E-vehicle that gives a location to your mobile device

  • If you see suspicious activity in the parking lots, near bike racks, or around campus call 9-1-1 or use theSafeCats App
  • For additional safety tips please visit uapd.arizona.edu and safety.arizona.edu
Visit the UAPD Victim Resources page to learn more about available support and resources.
 
About this notice:
University of Arizona Clery Timely Warnings are released by the University of Arizona Police Department in compliance with federal law when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property. These timely warnings provide information about campus safety and allow campus community members to take precautions. The reported information may not have been investigated or confirmed at the time of the issuance of the warning.
 
Physical descriptions of a suspect, including race, are included in timely warnings only when they provide several details that might help distinguish the suspect’s appearance from the general population.
 
A Timely Warning is not the same as a UAlert. A UAlert is an emergency notification for situations involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees.
 
Link References:
 
Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 520-621-8273 (UAPD) • Tips: 520-88-CRIME (2-7463) • UAPD.arizona.edu