William Wieneke, a sophomore at the University of Minnesota, had a rough experience last fall when his bike was stolen right in front of Territorial Hall. Like many students who’ve dealt with bike theft, he called the University of Minnesota Police Department’s non-emergency number, hoping for some help. But the response left him frustrated.
“I called, and the cop said there was nothing they could do because it happens so often,” Wieneke shared.
Unfortunately, William isn’t alone. Many students on campus are feeling the impact of rising vehicle thefts, and the numbers back this up…