Motorized scooter thefts reported on the Near North Side: police

Chicago police are warning residents of a string of recent motorized scooter thefts reported in July on the Near North Side.

In each incident the motorized scooter was parked on the street when it was stolen, according to a community alert from Chicago police.

The thefts happened in the afternoon or evening hours:

• July 18 in the 600 block of North McClurg Street;
• July 19 in the 1200 block of North La Salle Street;
• July 20 in the 900 block of North Orleans Street and in the 1600 block of North Orchard Street; and
• July 21 in the 500 block of North Lake Shore Drive.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263.