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  "id": "2026-09-09-university-of-north-texas-lot-20-further-scooter-thefts",
  "slug": "university-of-north-texas-lot-20-further-scooter-thefts-2026-09-09",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of North Texas",
    "shortName": "UNT",
    "state": "TX",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "UNT Police Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 44000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-09-09",
    "type": "motor-vehicle-theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Further electric scooter thefts from a Lot 20 bus stop",
    "headlinePublic": "Further electric scooter thefts from a Lot 20 bus stop",
    "summary": "UNT Police posted a Campus Crime Alert PDF on the [Campus Crime Alerts index](https://police.unt.edu/report/crime-alerts.html). The transmitted product is the [notice PDF](https://police.unt.edu/images/pdf/crime_alert_09092026.pdf).",
    "outcome": "Follow-up timely warning after the August scooter/e-bicycle notice. Investigation ongoing."
  },
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      "timestampApprox": "Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 (dateline on PDF)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Crime Alert\n\nWednesday, Sept. 9, 2026\n\nOn Sept. 9, 2026, the UNT Police Department received a report of a stolen electric scooter from a bus stop in Lot 20. These scooters are considered “motor vehicles” under the Clery Act. Since the last issue of a Timely Warning in August regarding scooter thefts, there have been several additional reports of stolen electric scooters on campus. Common factors in these thefts include scooters being left unsecured or improperly secured and unattended for extended periods.\n\nIn recent weeks, UNT Police have recovered several stolen scooters and are actively working to identify the suspects. UNT Police are continuing to investigate these cases and develop leads. If you have any information regarding these offenses, contact UNT Criminal Investigative Services at 940 565-3006 or remain anonymous by calling 940-369-TIPS (8477).\n\nThe UNT Police Department offers a free bicycle and scooter engraving program for students. To participate, please bring your scooter and a valid form of identification to the UNT Police Department.\n\nSafety Precautions\n\n• Immediately report suspicious or dangerous activity to the police by dialing 911.\n\n• When securing electric scooters, consider using a high-security U-lock.\n\n• Consider attaching a GPS tracker to your scooter.\n\n• Consider engraving personally identifiable numbers on the scooter in an inconspicuous place.",
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      "confidence": "high",
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  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
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