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Timely Warning-Gainesville
On April 1, 2024, four e-scooters, one e-bike, and one motor scooter were reported stolen to the University of Florida Police Department. The majority of the vehicles were secured with cable/combination locks and reported stolen from the east side of the campus.
Additionally, three car break-ins were reported to UFPD. These burglaries of a conveyance occurred in Garage 4 and Garage 8. The individual(s) responsible targeted vehicles with "soft tops" by either unzipping or cutting the roof of the vehicle to gain entry.
UFPD was also made aware that similar burglaries of a conveyance were reported to the Gainesville Police Department in the area close to SW 13th Street between March 29 - April 1, 2024.
UFPD recommends the use of a metal U-lock to secure these items and registering bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters either in person at the Public Safety Building or by any UFPD officer on campus.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact UFPD at (352) 392-1111.
Covers two distinct crime types in a single timely warning: theft of micro-mobility vehicles and burglary of motor vehicles, reflecting a coordinated pattern of property crime
Notes that cable and combination locks were defeated, specifically recommending metal U-locks as the preventive measure, which is a concrete, actionable safety tip rather than generic advice
Includes off-campus incidents reported to Gainesville Police near SW 13th Street, extending the geographic scope beyond Clery geography to give a fuller threat picture
The east side of campus concentration suggests the perpetrator(s) exploited a specific area's vulnerabilities, such as lighting or foot traffic patterns