{
  "id": "2026-02-15-uc-san-diego-library-walk-stolen-bike-escooter",
  "slug": "uc-san-diego-library-walk-stolen-bike-escooter-2026-02-15",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of California, San Diego",
    "shortName": "UCSD",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert"
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-02-15",
    "type": "theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Stolen bike and e-scooter left behind on Library Walk",
    "headlinePublic": "Stolen bike and e-scooter left behind on Library Walk",
    "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a Clery timely warning after an officer saw a suspect riding a bicycle and rolling an electric scooter near Library Walk and Gilman Drive about 2:20 p.m. February 15](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126519269/Timely+Warning+Micromobility+Device+Theft+Motor+Vehicle+-+02-16-2026). The suspect fled and left both devices. The bicycle had been taken from the campus Target. Notice dated February 16.",
    "outcome": "Bicycle and e-scooter recovered. Suspect not in custody. Investigation open."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2026-02-16",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nFebruary 16, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Micromobility Device Theft (Motor Vehicle)\n\nOn February 15, 2026, at approximately 2:20 PM, an officer from the UC San Diego Police Department saw a suspect riding a bicycle while rolling an electric scooter in the area of Library Walk and Gilman Drive. The UC San Diego Police Department has actively worked to address micro-mobility theft on and around campus, and the suspect’s actions were consistent with recent criminal activity.\n\nThe suspect fled from officers but left the bicycle and electric scooter behind. Further investigation revealed the suspect removed the bicycle from the area of the Target on the UC San Diego Campus. The owner of the bicycle was contacted and confirmed the bike was stolen. Photos were obtained at that time.\n\nSuspect #1 is described as a Male, 25-30 years old, 6’0”-6’2\", 150lbs, wearing a black baseball cap, black sweatshirt, and dark blue jeans.\n\nAt this time, the suspect is not in custody.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nSince the beginning of 2026, numerous thefts of micromobility devices, including electric scooters and bicycles, have been reported to the UC San Diego Police Department from various areas across campus. Multiple suspects are likely involved.\n\nIf you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html.\n\nThe remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a motor micromobility device theft and is not necessarily related to this incident.\n\nIf you witness suspicious activity or the theft of a micromobility device (motor vehicle) in progress:\n\nContact the UC San Diego Police Department immediately by calling 9-1-1 and be prepared to provide the following:\n\nLocation\n\nSuspect description, including clothing\n\nSuspect direction of travel\n\nAnything the suspect is carrying (tools, weapons)\n\nDescription of e-mobility device\n\nIf you are the victim of a micromobility device (motor vehicle) theft:\n\nContact the UC San Diego Police Department by calling (858) 534-4357 and be prepared to provide the following:\n\nVehicle year, make, model and color;\n\nDate, time, location you last saw your micromobility device (vehicle);\n\nDate and time you discovered your micromobility device (vehicle) missing; and\n\nAdvise if you subscribe to a micromobility device (vehicle) tracking service, such as AirTag or similar device.\n\nGeneral safety considerations to prevent a micromobility device (motor vehicle) theft:\n\nAlways lock your e-mobility device (vehicle).\n\nPark in busy, well-lit areas. Pick a parking spot where there is a lot of activity. Thieves prefer stealing e-mobility devices from isolated areas.\n\nHDH offers Bike Lockers at multiple locations across Campus.\n\nTransportation offers bicycle cages at multiple locations across the campus as well.\n\nProtect Your Ride Micromobility Safety and Security video can also be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJRhfceGpo8\n\nInstall a vehicle tracking and location system that can be activated after the e-mobility device is reported as stolen.\n\nTake a photo of the device with the serial number or other owner-applied identifiers to share if the vehicle is taken.\n\nWhat is this Notice?\n\nThis notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126519269/Timely+Warning+Micromobility+Device+Theft+Motor+Vehicle+-+02-16-2026",
      "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Timely Warning Micromobility Device Theft 02-16-2026",
      "annotations": [
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        "Incident 2026-02-15 ~2:20 p.m.; timely warning dated February 16.",
        "Distinct from 2026-05-25-uc-san-diego-price-center-rya-scooter-thefts and from 2026-03-20-uc-san-diego-price-center-subaru-crosstrek-theft."
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  ],
  "context": "UC San Diego Police posted the notice on the Campus Notices wiki, linked from [police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html](https://police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "An officer saw a suspect with a bicycle and e-scooter at Library Walk and Gilman Drive. The suspect fled, leaving both devices.",
    "The bicycle had been stolen from the campus Target. Multiple micromobility thefts reported campus-wide in 2026."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Timely Warning – Micromobility Device Theft (Motor Vehicle) - 02-16-2026",
      "url": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126519269/Timely+Warning+Micromobility+Device+Theft+Motor+Vehicle+-+02-16-2026",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-08-24",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 429"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "public-r1",
    "california",
    "ucsd",
    "theft",
    "timely-warning",
    "2026"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-08-24",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-08-24",
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