From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 10s
E-scooter thief steals 8 scooters in Chicago
Chicago police report a thief removed ignitions from 8 e-scooters across North Side neighborhoods.
In brief
Chicago police report a thief removed ignitions from 8 e-scooters across North Side neighborhoods. A man in his 50s stole 8 e-scooters in Chicago by removing their ignitions between June and September 2026. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Thief described
Chicago police describe a thief as a man in his 50s wearing a white shirt, blue shorts and a fanny pack.
“The thief is described as a man in his 50s wearing a white shirt, blue shorts and a fanny pack”
Theft locations
Theft occurred in Bucktown, Lake View East, Uptown, Roscoe Village and Lincoln Square neighborhoods.
“He targeted scooters in the Bucktown, Lake View East, Uptown, Roscoe Village and Lincoln Square neighborhoods”
How theft happened
The thief removed ignitions to bypass key start function on e-scooters.
“In each of the thefts, he removed the ignition of the scooters to bypass the key start function”
Theft timeline
Thefts happened from June 9 to September 13, 2026, across multiple neighborhoods.
“Theft occurred at the following times and locations: 1800 block of West Webster Avenue on Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. ... 700 block of West Brompton Avenue on June 9, at 1 p.m.”
Theft details
Thefts included 8 e-scooters stolen from specific addresses and times.
“The thefts occurred at the following times and locations: 1800 block of West Webster Avenue on Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. ... 700 block of West Brompton Avenue on June 9, at 1 p.m.”
How to report
Tipsters can call Area 3 detectives at 312-744-8263 or Area 5 detectives at 312-746-7394.
“Anyone with information should call Area 3 detectives at 312-744-8263 or Area”
Tip submission
Tipsters can submit leads anonymously at CPDTIP.com with reference No. 26-CWP-025.
“Tipsters also can submit leads anonymously at CPDTIP.com with reference No. 26-CWP-025”
What happened next
Police are warning of ongoing e-scooter thefts on Chicago's North Side.
“Chicago police are warning of a string of e-scooter thefts on the North Side”
The one thing
A man in his 50s stole 8 e-scooters in Chicago by removing their ignitions between June and September 2026.
