Crime Notes
January 15th, 2004
Possible suspect found in homophobic postings case
The Department of Public Safety has one suspect allegedly
responsible for writing harassing messages of a homophobic nature
and posting them in South Quad Residence Hall. The report was filed
Tuesday morning. DPS reported another incident of anti-gay writing
on dry erase boards and walls in South Quad Monday afternoon.
Similar messages were found in flyers in the residence hall’s
Gomberg House. The first such incident was reported early last
week. DPS would not confirm any connection between these three
incidents.
Person reportedly forced open building windows
On Tuesday morning, a caller reported to DPS that an individual
was attempting to jimmy open windows to the Frederick Stearns
Building. DPS does not have a suspect and would not confirm any
damage or possible motivation.
Bursting water pipes damage property in rooms
DPS reports indicate water pipes bursting on the first level of
the Auxillary Services I building caused structural damage in about
10 to15 rooms early Monday morning. Additional damage to personal
property also occurred, though DPS does not know the total value of
the damage. Building staff will compile a list of damaged
property.
Thief lifts building equipment from Hill Auditorium
The theft of two ladders and a scaffolding were reported to DPS
late Monday morning. The equipment was taken from Hill Auditorium
over the weekend. The construction company which owns the equipment
has not reported the value of the stolen items to DPS.
Fire extinguisher stolen, found outside
A police officer checked on a fire extinguisher stolen from
Bursley Residence Hall on Monday afternoon. The extinguisher was
found outside the building. There are currently no suspects.
Parking permit hoisted from unlocked car
A blue parking permit was reported stolen from an unlocked car
late Monday night. The vehicle was parked in one of the hospital
parking lots. DPS indicates receiving multiple reports of stolen
parking permits over the past semester.
Unsupervised cash grabbed from Dentistry desk
Someone emptied $60 from a wallet left sitting on a desk in the
School of Dentistry Monday morning. DPS does not have any
suspects.
Hit-and-run proves dangerous for two parked vehicles
A hit-and-run accident occurred Monday between 9:30 a.m. and
12:30 p.m. The owner of the vehicle returned to find it had been
damaged while parked in the Church Street parking lot. In a
separate incident, a vehicle was damaged while parked in Thompson
Street parking lot on Tuesday.
Locker broken into, books taken
DPS reports that two textbooks were stolen from a locker in
Hutchins Hall. A caller reported the incident late Monday
night.
Civil dispute results in fighting, screams
Possible fighting and screams were reported early Wednesday
morning in the 1500 block of McIntyre Street. Police officers met
with the residents. A male subject was taken to the University
Emergency Room for medical assistance.
Claim of stolen purse found to be without grounds
A woman reported her purse was stolen at the Angell Hall
computing site on Monday. The purse was later turned in and the
original claim of theft was determined to be unfounded.
— Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Adhiraj
Dutt.
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