Scooters stolen from outside dorms, other university buildings at UNC

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Multiple scooters have been stolen at the University of North Carolina.

UNC Police said the thefts have happened between Sept. 14 and 25 at Carmichael, Craige, Morrison and Joyner Residence Halls as well as Granville Towers South, Phillips Hall and Graham Memorial Hall.

Investigators are not sure yet if the thefts are related.

The university alerted students to the ongoing investigation on Friday afternoon.

UNC Police said students should strongly consider using locks to secure their scooters whenever possible.