# E-scooter thief steals 8 scooters in Chicago

> Chicago police report a thief removed ignitions from 8 e-scooters across North Side neighborhoods.
- Title: E-scooter thief steals 8 scooters in Chicago | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: chicago, e-scooter, theft, north side, ignition, bucktown, lake view east, uptown, roscoe village, lincoln square, news, local
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times — https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/09/23/e-scooter-thief-made-off-with-8-scooters-by-removing-ignitions-in-several-north-side-neighborhoods
- Published: 2026-09-23T14:04:02.783+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chicago, e-scooter, theft, north side, ignition, bucktown, lake view east, uptown, roscoe village, lincoln square, news, local
## 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
## Key takeaway

A man in his 50s stole 8 e-scooters in Chicago by removing their ignitions between June and September 2026.