Lincolnshire Police have released a cautionary message following a recent rise in mobility scooter thefts across the county, sparking increased worry among the elderly and less mobile residents that depend on such scooters for their independence. As a response to this wave of criminal activity, authorities are prompting the public to exercise additional caution through the use of locks and by keeping their scooters in well-illuminated areas when they aren’t being utilised. Furthermore, police presence has been escalated in areas most impacted by this trend, and the force is actively seeking any information that could assist in scooter recovery, or lead to the arrest of individuals behind these thefts.
This report was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original coverage on news.google.com.
