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Masked teens on motorized bikes nabbed after harassing folks on Iowa college campus

A weeks-long campaign of harassment and property damage at this small Iowa college campus has come to a halt after police successfully identified a group of teens using motorbikes to terrorize the campus. According to police, these masked punks showed a blatant disregard for public safety. They were frequently observed driving at high speeds on pedestrian sidewalks and tearing through carefully landscaped areas, causing significant property damage. More concerning were reports that the riders deliberately drove in close proximity to pedestrians, creating what police described as a "significant safety hazard."
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SIOUX CITY — A weeks-long campaign of harassment and property damage at this small Iowa college campus has come to a halt after police successfully identified a group of teens using motorbikes to terrorize the campus.

For several weeks, students, staff, and visitors at Morningside University reported ongoing safety concerns involving multiple juveniles. The riders (pictured at top, photo via police), often clad in dark clothing and wearing face coverings to hide their identities, used dirt bikes and mini motorcycles to weave through the campus grounds.

According to reports from campus security and the Sioux City Police Department, the group showed a blatant disregard for public safety. They were frequently observed driving at high speeds on pedestrian sidewalks and tearing through carefully landscaped areas, causing significant property damage. More concerning were reports that the riders deliberately drove in close proximity to pedestrians, creating what police described as a “significant safety hazard.”

Because the bikes lacked license plates or identifying markings, the culprits remained elusive for weeks. On March 31, 2026, the Sioux City Police Department issued an urgent plea for the public’s assistance, asking for any clues that could lead to the identities of the masked riders.

The community response was immediate. Later that same day, authorities announced a breakthrough in the case. Thanks to a surge of tips from local residents and a coordinated investigation with campus security, officers identified three teenagers responsible for the chaos.

The three suspects have been referred to the SCPD Youth Bureau for follow-up and legal action.

“The safety of our community and the preservation of property remain a top priority,” the department stated, expressing gratitude to the public for helping bring a swift resolution to the ongoing harassment.

With the suspects in custody, Morningside University officials are now assessing the total cost of the damage to the campus grounds.

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Why don’t you talk to him? Call donny and ask him for his private line to Vlad.

Wow. Their pants are pulled up, we don’t know what music they are listening to, and they may have after school jobs. I suppose you think they are minorities.

I blame the lack of fathers in the home. Look at these thugs. Pull up your pants, turn down that rap crap, and get jobs!

THIS PERSON GETS IT. Makes me proud to be an American. Haven’t felt this amount of pride in a coons age.

More racist bs from the master bs’er

Racist is juvenile? And yet you come back with “Pinky”. Talk about juvenile.

“gramma” is dead and buried you nitwit.

Why don’t you talk to him? Call donny and ask him for his private line to Vlad.

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