Crime Notes

Man found living near Bentley Library

North Campus groundskeepers reported to the Department of Public Safety that a man was living in the woods 30 feet north of the Bentley Library, DPS reports state. The caller said the illegal residents were not in the area, but said they constructed a make-shift living area.

Police found identification in the area for a 56-year-old male. A background check revealed that the Ann Arbor Police Department has two warrants out for the man's arrest.

Officers have been unable to find the suspect.

Purse snatcher apprehended

A man stole a purse Thursday from a patient at University Health Systems, DPS reports state. The suspect fled on foot down the stairs, but was caught by DPS officers.

The suspect produced false identification and, when his true identity was determined, was found to be the subject of an outstanding Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department warrant for a probation violation.

Officers also seized marijuana found in the man's possession. DPS placed the man under arrest.

DPS called after alleged assault

A caller reported to DPS last Tuesday that a man had his arm around a woman's neck at Wolverine Towers. The victim told officers that the man was her ex-boyfriend.

The former girlfriend said the suspect struck her and grabbed her. Officers ordered the man to leave the building and released him pending authorization of a warrant.

Police discover drunken students on campus

An intoxicated student was on the Palmer Field side of Mosher-Jordan Residence Hal on Thursday night, DPS reports state. The student was conscious but unable to stand.

In a separate incident, DPS received a call the same night about an intoxicated male student on the front steps of West Quad Residence Hall. Officers said the student was barely conscious.

In both instances, DPS called Huron Valley Ambulance, who transported the students to the University Health Systems emergency room.

Thieves destroy A2 golf machine

Thieves had attempted to break into the golf ball machines and vending machines at Radrick Farms Golf Course on Geddes Avenue. The crime allegedly took place Tuesday night.

Police reporting to the scene found more than $300 was stolen from the machine. Reports do not indicate whether DPS has identified any suspects.

Car windows smashed in parking lot

A DPS squad car was flagged down last Tuesday when an individual reported hearing car windows being smashed on the south side of the Forest Street parking structure, DPS reports state.

Officers heard the suspects and saw them enter the top floor of the structure.

The suspects entered through the area, as the top floor of the structure is under construction.

Officers found five suspects between the ages of 14 and 20. Reports indicate the suspects may be charged with malicious destruction of property and minors in possession of alcohol.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Jason Stoffer.

09-08-98

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