{"id":37526,"date":"2026-07-13T13:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T18:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37526"},"modified":"2026-07-11T21:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T02:36:55","slug":"scooter-stolen-in-thief-river-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/scooter-stolen-in-thief-river-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Scooter Stolen in Thief River Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Scooter Stolen in Thief River Falls<\/h2>\n<p><strong>THIEF RIVER FALLS<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Police received a theft report on June 27. A scooter had disappeared from a local property.<\/p>\n<p>The report came in at 2:14 p.m. The theft occurred at 908 Horace Avenue North in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n<p>The brief police note said someone had stolen a scooter. It did not list the scooter\u2019s brand, color, size, or value.<\/p>\n<p>Police did not release a suspect description. The report also listed no arrest or citation.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Report Says<\/h2>\n<p>The available report gives only basic details about the incident. It does not say when the scooter was last seen.<\/p>\n<p>The report does not explain whether the scooter was locked. It also does not say whether security cameras recorded the theft.<\/p>\n<p>The owner\u2019s name was not included. No injuries were reported with the theft complaint.<\/p>\n<h2>How Residents Can Help<\/h2>\n<p>Residents with information can contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/trfmn.gov\/179\/Police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thief River Falls Police Department<\/a>. Useful tips may help officers identify a suspect.<\/p>\n<p>Witnesses should share clear details about people, vehicles, or travel direction. Photos or videos could also help investigators.<\/p>\n<p>People should not confront anyone they suspect. They should provide information directly to law enforcement.<\/p>\n<h2>Protecting Scooters From Theft<\/h2>\n<p>Scooter owners can record serial numbers before a theft happens. Clear photos can also help prove ownership.<\/p>\n<p>A strong lock may reduce theft risks. Scooters should be secured to a fixed object whenever possible.<\/p>\n<p>Bright lighting and security cameras may also discourage theft. Some owners also use tracking devices.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a> provides the state\u2019s official theft law online. Residents can review that resource for general information.<\/p>\n<p>The police department offers more public safety information through the city\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n<p>This story is based on a brief police activity report. More details were not included in the original notice.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole, reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_37527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-37527\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-37527\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scooter-Stolen-in-Thief-River-Falls-300x169.png\" alt=\"Scooter Stolen in Thief River Falls\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scooter-Stolen-in-Thief-River-Falls-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scooter-Stolen-in-Thief-River-Falls-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scooter-Stolen-in-Thief-River-Falls-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scooter-Stolen-in-Thief-River-Falls-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scooter-Stolen-in-Thief-River-Falls-1568x882.png 1568w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Scooter-Stolen-in-Thief-River-Falls.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-37527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Scooter Stolen in Thief River Falls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police received a report after a scooter was stolen from a Horace Avenue North property in Thief River Falls on June 27. 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