Deputies urge Pompano Beach residents to secure scooters after string of thefts

Deputies tell owners to use cables, chains to secure scooters

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. ā€“ Residents of Pompano Beach, particularly in the Harbor Village, Cresthaven and Highland neighborhoods, are being warned of a recent rash of motor scooter thefts from driveways, garages and carports.

The Broward Sheriffā€™s Office put out an advisory on Wednesday, that said thieves have been breaking steering columns and then "hot-wiring" the scooters before driving off with them.

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The Sheriffā€™s Office is urging owners to use a strong cable or chain and lock to secure scooters to a non-movable object.

Theyā€™re also asking owners of scooters to run cables and chains through the scooterā€™s tires.

Please pass this information on to your neighbors who may own one.

For more information, contact the Sheriff's Office at 954-831-5490.Ā