POLICE CRIME ALERT: BICYCLE THEFTS. During the month of September, the Boston University Police Department received 26 reports of bicycle and scooter thefts across campus. Many of these thefts occurred when bikes were secured to outdoor racks with cable or chain locks. BUPD is investigating whether these incidents are related; no suspects have been identified. We urge all community members to take extra precautions: use secured bike rooms or cages whenever possible, and invest in a high-quality steel U-lock or similar robust lock. To access secured bike storage facilities, register your bike with the BU Cycle Kitchen. If you observe suspicious behavior, call BUPD immediately at 617-353-2121.
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This text is reconstructed from search-indexed excerpts of the official BUPD alert page and matching reporting from Boston 25 News and The Daily Free Press; the literal wording could not be independently confirmed because the source page could not be fully retrieved in this session
26 reported thefts in a single month is an unusually high volume for a property-crime advisory in this archive, reflecting the seasonal spike common at the start of a fall semester when new students bring bikes to campus
The alert specifically calls out cable and chain locks as inadequate, a level of prevention detail distinct from most vehicle or property theft advisories
Framed as a 'Police Crime Alert' rather than a formal Clery Timely Warning, consistent with property-crime patterns that fall below the threshold BU treats as an ongoing threat to physical safety