KatSafe
Motor Vehicle (Electric Scooter) Theft, 09/17/2025
09/17/2025 11:36 PM
This notice is sent in compliance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act.
Today at 10:02 p.m., an officer responded to Sam Houston Village (1600 Sam Houston Ave.) in reference to a report of a stolen electric scooter described as a black and blue in color "Phantom". The complainant reported that the unsecured scooter was stolen from the bike rack and was last seen on 9/8/2025 at 9:30PM. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the University Police Department at 936-294-1800.
Crime Prevention Tip: Secure all vehicles and park in well-lit areas. Lock bikes, scooters and other personal motor vehicles with U-locks or other antitheft locks and cables. The University Police Department is a 24/7 full-service state law enforcement agency.
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