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Murfreesboro Today
By the People, for the People
Two Arrested in MTSU Electric Scooter Theft Ring
Non-students charged after campus community reports suspicious activity
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Authorities at Middle Tennessee State University have arrested two individuals not affiliated with the school in connection with a recent rash of electric scooter thefts on campus. MTSU police were alerted by a student to an abandoned scooter, leading them to the suspects who matched a description provided in a campus-wide alert.
Why it matters
Electric scooters have become a popular mode of transportation for college students, but their portability also makes them vulnerable to theft. This incident highlights the importance of campus security measures and community engagement in deterring and solving such crimes.
The details
According to MTSU police, the two arrested individuals are not students at the university. After a student reported an abandoned scooter, officers arrived on the scene and identified the suspects, who were then positively linked to the recent spate of scooter thefts on campus. A total of nine scooters have been recovered so far.
- On March 6, 2026, MTSU police arrested the two suspects.
- On March 5, 2026, MTSU issued a campus-wide alert about the scooter thefts.
The players
MTSU Police Department
The campus law enforcement agency that investigated the electric scooter theft ring and made the arrests.
MTSU Students
Members of the campus community who reported suspicious activity to the police, leading to the arrests.
What’s next
MTSU police are continuing to investigate the theft ring and may make additional arrests. The university is also reviewing campus security measures to prevent future scooter thefts.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the importance of campus community engagement and vigilance in deterring and solving crimes. By working together, MTSU students and police were able to disrupt an electric scooter theft ring, highlighting the effectiveness of the 'see something, say something' approach.
