Scooter thefts reported in Noble Square, Bucktown: police

Police are warning residents about a series of scooter thefts reported over the last couple of weeks in Noble Square and Bucktown across the North and Northwest sides.

In each case, someone stole a parked scooter or moped before fleeing the scene, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The thefts occurred:

• At 4:30 p.m. April 24 in the 1400 block of North Noble Street;
• Between 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. April 24 to 25 in the 1400 block of North Bosworth Avenue;
• Between 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. April 24 to 25 in the 1400 block on North Greenview Avenue; and
• Between 9 a.m. to 8 a.m. April 26 to 29 in the 1600 block of North Wood Street.

Police did not immediately provide a description of any suspects.

Anyone with information should call Area North detectives at 312-744-8263.

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