Ohio State security report shows spike in motor vehicle thefts in 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The number of car thefts on Ohio State University’s campus sharply increased last year, according to its recently released annual security report.
The university saw 114 motor vehicle thefts on its Columbus campus in 2023, compared with 26 in 2022 and 29 in 2021. A partial reason for the sharp increase is due to the definition of “motor vehicle” expanding to include electric scooters and e-bikes in 2023, according to OSU spokesperson Dan Hedman.
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