From MPD:

“On today’s date [Wed.], at approx. 6:00 pm, members of your 3rd District Crime Suppression Team
observed an adult male subject operating a stolen white colored scooter recklessly through rush hour traffic in the 500 block of Florida Avenue, NW. The subject was subsequently stopped, arrested and charged with “Unlawful Use of a Vehicle”, Receiving Stolen Property”, “Operating without a Drivers Permit” and “Illegal Possession of Narcotics.”

“If you See Something, Say Something.”

Please report suspicious VICE related activity to the 3-D VICE Tip Line (202) 673-6925.”

And a reader sends the photo above:

“Abandoned/dumped Vespa

This scooter has been in the alley between Newton and Ingleside Streets NW for over a week. I think it was stolen and dumped here. Could you post this to see if it’s owner claims it?”