Lock It Before You Lose It: Bike & E-Scooter Thefts on the Rise
Campus Safety Services has seen an increase in bicycle, e-bike, and e-scooter thefts on campus over the past month. Thieves often target bikes and scooters that are secured with cable locks or left in unsecured areas, taking only seconds to cut through inadequate locks.
Protect your ride by following these simple steps:
- Use a quality U-lock to secure the bike frame and rear wheel to a solid, secure bike rack. Never lock only the wheel.
- Consider using two locks, such as a U-lock and a hardened chain or secondary lock, for added protection—especially for e-bikes.
- Register your bike or e-bike with 529 Garage to improve the chances of recovery if it is stolen.
- Store your bike in one of Carleton’s secure Bicycle Compounds, which provide controlled card access and CCTV monitoring for enhanced security.
- Remove all valuables before leaving your bike or e-scooter, including lights, bags, phone mounts, removable batteries, and other accessories.
- Park in well-lit, high-traffic locations where there is regular pedestrian activity, and avoid leaving your bike or e-scooter on campus overnight whenever possible.
Don’t make your bike an easy target. A few extra moments to lock it properly can save you the cost and frustration of replacing it.
Learn more about Carleton’s secure Bicycle Compounds: Bicycle Compound Program.