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Timely Warning Clery Motor Vehicle Theft – theft of an e-scooter
Incident Information
Date: October 9, 2026
Approximate Time: 7:55 AM - 10:35 AM
Location: Front of the Calkins Science Building, 226 Bostwick Avenue, NE, Grand Rapids
Crime: Clery Motor Vehicle Theft – theft of an e-scooter
An e-scooter secured to a bike rack in front of the Calkins Science Building with a cable combination lock was reported stolen. The lock was also stolen and it is unknown how it was removed. The GRCC Police Department is investigating the incident.
Safety Reminders
Members of the campus community are encouraged to consider the following measures to help reduce the risk of e-scooter and e-bike thefts:
Current students and employees may use the secured Raider Card-access bike/scooter storage located at the northwest corner of level 2 in Ramp A. To request access, complete the GRCC Secured Bike Access Request form, which is also available on the Parking and Transportation webpage under Additional Parking Information - Bike Racks and Secured Storage. Or, you can visit the Center for Student Life and Leadership in the Student Center Building. EScooters and e-bikes should still be secured with a lock while inside the storage area. Remove the battery and, when possible, the seat from your e-bike or e-scooter when leaving it unattended. Take removable components with you to make your ride less attractive to thieves.Secure e-scooters and e-bikes with a high-quality lock and, when possible, secure them to a designated bike rack.Record the make, model, serial number, and identifying features of your e-scooter or e-bike. Save GRCC Police in your contacts for quick access. Report suspicious activity to GRCC Police at (616) 234-4010 or in person at 25 Lyon Street, NE, Grand Rapids.
Report Information About This Incident
Anyone with information about this incident or who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area is encouraged to contact GRCC Police at (616) 234-4910 or Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345. Information may also be submitted online at silentobserver.org or through the Silent Observer mobile app.
For emergencies or crimes in progress, call 911.
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Emergency Notification
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) is committed to keeping our campus community informed and safe during emergencies. When a situation poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of students, employees, or visitors, GRCC will issue an Emergency Notification as quickly as possible once the threat has been confirmed.
Examples situations that may trigger an Emergency Notification include but not limited to:
- An armed or hostile intruder
- Bomb threat or explosion
- Severe weather
- Hazardous materials incident
- Fire or natural disaster
- Public health emergency
- Civil unrest or terrorist incident
Timely Warning
Timely Warnings are issued to keep the campus community informed about certain crimes that may pose a serious or ongoing threat. These notices are shared as soon as important information is available, without identifying victims, and are intended to help prevent similar incidents. If a crime occurs within GRCC’s Clery geography that, in the judgment of the GRCC Chief of Police (or designee) and, when time allows, in consultation with appropriate authorities, presents a potential threat to students or employees, a campus-wide Timely Warning will be issued.
Examples situations that may trigger a Timely Warning include but not limited to:
- Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter
- Aggravated Assault
- Robbery
- A pattern of burglaries or motor vehicle theft
- Sexual assault
- Major incidents of arson
- Hazing incidents that remain a threat to the campus community
Public Safety Advisory
GRCC may elect to issue a public safety advisory to students and employees when serious or significant crimes occur outside of our Clery reportable geography, for non-Clery reportable crimes on campus, or in other situations that may impact our campus community. The advisory is intended to raise awareness of ongoing criminal investigations that may be of concern to our campus community and to aid in the prevention of similar crimes.
Examples of situation that may trigger a Public Safety Advisory include but not limited to:
- Clery Act crimes occurring near but not on GRCC’s Clery geography that may impact the campus community.
- Patterns of crime, such as repeated thefts or scams.
- Other incidents that may affect campus safety, such as a significant law enforcement presence or other unusual activity on campus.