DETROIT – Lime scooters were temporarily shut down in downtown Detroit after police received reports about a possible teen takeover, according to the Detroit Police Department.
Police said the scooters were locked around 7 p.m. as a precaution following social media posts encouraging teenagers to ride downtown and gather near Campus Martius on Wednesday (Aug. 12).
Detroit police also increased patrols in the downtown area in response to the reports.
The reported gathering comes after a similar incident in Minneapolis earlier this week, where officials dealt with a large group of teenagers gathering downtown.
Police did not immediately provide details about whether a large gathering had formed in Detroit or whether any arrests had been made.
The temporary scooter shutdown was intended to help limit access to the downtown area while police monitored the situation.
Police continue to monitor social media activity and the downtown area for signs of a gathering.