Crime Notes
Supplies taken from Angell Hall computing site
An Information Technology Division staff member discovered that equipment had been stolen from the Angell Hall computing site Tuesday morning, according to Department of Public Safety reports. The equipment was taken from a computer in classroom B.
After inspection, DPS and ITD confirmed that a maxtor hard drive, an Intel pentium II microprocessor and a metal bracket had been heisted.
The hard drive is valued at $219 and the microprocessor is estimated to be worth $239, DPS reports state.
Knife discovered in West Quad
DPS officers found a knife in a room located in the 400 corridor of Adams house in West Quad Residence Hall on Monday night, DPS reports state. The knife had a blade measuring six inches.
Officers entered the room with the suspicion that the resident was in possession of marijuana. Reports state that no drugs were found, but officers discovered the illegal weapon in the resident's room.
Car stereo stolen from parking lot
A stereo and speakers were stolen Monday from a vehicle parked in Lot NC-7 on Broadway Street, DPS reports state. The thief broke into the vehicle to steal the equipment.
In addition to stealing the equipment, the suspect also attempted to steal the battery and vandalized the inside of the car, according to DPS reports.
Purse, belongings swiped from Matthaei Gardens
A purse was stolen from an office in the Matthaei Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, DPS reports state. A female employee noticed her purse was gone from her office around 3 p.m. She had left the office unlocked while she was out.
The purse has a zipper and a shoulder strap. Its contents included a driver's license, a social security card and an M-card, according to DPS reports. The purse also contained $8 in cash.
Graffiti written on South Quad door
Profane messages were written on a door in South Quad Residence Hall on Tuesday afternoon, according to DPS reports. The graffiti was written with a black permanent marker in Taylor House. DPS officers have not identitifed any suspects in the incident.
Water balloon allegedly tossed into MoJo room
A room in Mosher-Jordan Residence Hall was found soaked with water Wednesday night, according to DPS officials. It is currently unclear how the room became wet, but officers suspect that a water balloon was luanched through the window, DPS reports state.
Teens trespass in Chemistry Building
A group of teenagers were reported to be running amok in the basement of the Chemistry Building on Monday evening, according to DPS reports. Four or five males around the age of 14 were seen in the building.
The group exited the building on the north side of the building and ran toward the Dental School, DPS reports state. No damage to the building was reported.
- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Marta Brill.
04-09-99
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