Crime Notes

DPS assists FBI in alleged e-mail crime case

An FBI agent requested assistance from DPS Tuesday in regard to a possible computer crime involving a University staff member.

A California resident reported to the FBI that her ex-husband, a University staff member, accessed her e-mail account without consent and forwarded copies of her e-mails to a number of individuals.

The suspect was interviewed and denied involvement. The complainant did not want to press charges as long as activities cease.

Lionel Richie collection stolen

A Lionel Richie record collection was stolen from a campus study lounge.

The man reported the incident to DPS on Saturday. DPS reports do not say where the lounge was located.

Officers could not locate the collection or find any suspects in the theft.

Phone found after suspected theft from Frieze

A phone was reported missing from the communication studies department in the Frieze Building, and was found later.

DPS received a phone call Wednesday morning reporting a stolen phone.

The caller said he wanted to make a report so the communication studies department could get a new phone.

Ten minutes later, he called back and told DPS the phone had been found.

Calculator found in residence hall microwave

A calculator mysteriously appeared in the microwave of a Mary Markley Residence Hall resident Tuesday.

The caller said a mug was also taken from her room when she reported the incident to DPS.

Officers reporting to the scene told the victim the incident was a prank and told her to call later if she felt the incident posed any further threat.

Police reports indicate there are no suspects in the theft.

Solicitor insults non-buyers

A solicitor was selling magazines on the fifth floor of South Quad Residence Hall, DPS reports state.

The caller said the man made insulting statements to people who refused to purchase the magazines.

Officers reporting to the scene were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is approximately 22 years old, 6 feet tall, 200 lbs. with short brown hair.

He was wearing a blue shirt and blue denim jeans.

DPS breaks up illegal cookout at Rackham Building

DPS received a call Tuesday reporting three men were having a cookout outside the Rackham Building, DPS reports state.

The caller said the men fired up a grill and were drinking beer. DPS officers reporting to the scene ran background checks on the three suspects.

Two of the men were released. The other suspect had an Ann Arbor Police Department bench warrant outstanding and was taken into custody.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Jason Stoffer.

09-11-98

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