{
  "id": "2019-07-15-university-of-michigan-moped-scooter-theft-increase",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-moped-scooter-theft-increase-2019-07-15",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS / U-M Emergency Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2019-07-15",
    "type": "theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Moped and scooter thefts east of Michigan Stadium",
    "headlinePublic": "Moped and scooter thefts east of Michigan Stadium",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published this notice](https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2019/07/1459). Full text is preserved from the official DPSS news page.",
    "outcome": "See official DPSS notice for investigation status and community guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "The Ann Arbor Police Department (AAPD) has received an increase in reports of moped and scooter theft.\n\nAt least seven mopeds have been reported stolen from student residence areas in Ann Arbor (neighborhoods east of Michigan Stadium along Church and Packard Streets) between July 4 and July 10. \n\nThere are several ways you can help prevent moped and scooter theft. You are strongly encouraged to:\n\n- Always lock your moped or scooter\n\n- Use an ignition lock\n\n- Use wheel locks\n\n- Secure locks to another heavy object\n\n- Park your moped or scooter in a secure location, indoors if possible\n\nIf you are a victim of a break-in or larceny or see any suspicious behavior, you are encouraged to report it to the police.\n\nOn-Campus\n\nDPSS can be reached by phone at (734) 763-1131, by email at dpss-safety-security@umich.edu and through the online reporting form.\n\nOff-Campus\n\nAAPD can be reached by contacting their dispatch at (734) 994-2911, their Tip Line at (734) 794-6939 or by email at tips@a2gov.org.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2019/07/1459",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS news / emergency alert page",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official news.dpss.umich.edu post HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1002,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS notice dated 2019-07-15"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan DPSS news.dpss.umich.edu official notice archive.",
  "keyFindings": [
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    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "Increase in moped and scooter theft near campus",
      "url": "https://news.dpss.umich.edu/2019/07/1459",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
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  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
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