Crime Notes
Leaves, grass spontaneously combust
The Ann Arbor Fire Department responded to a grass fire behind the Varsity Tennis Center on South State Street on Friday afternoon.
Fire officials reported the fire, which they think began with spontaneous combustion. The fire was quickly brought under control and was contained to a pile of leaves and grass.
The fire, located about 200 to 300 yards from the center, did not damage the building.
Racist graffiti found on vehicles
Two vehicles were found Sunday with racial slurs written on the hoods, Department of Public Safety reports state.
The cars were located in the Murfin Street parking lot.
Woman reports being "spat upon"
A woman reported Thursday morning that she was spat upon by a male subject at Taubman Health Care Center on Sept. 9. DPS reports state that she had not reported the occurrence right away because she was trying to contact his "parole officer."
No report was filed, and further investigation showed that the spitting was accidental and not a criminal complaint.
Man finds worm in Wendy's chili
A University Hospitals Security employee found what appeared to be a worm in his chili at the Wendy's Restaurant located in the University Hospitals on Thursday morning, DPS reports state.
Bunk bed falls in South Quad room
A bunk bed collapsed on two students in South Quad Residence Hall on Thursday morning, DPS reports state.
No one in the Bush House room was injured.
$400 worth of life jackets stolen
A caller reported to DPS on Thursday that $400 worth of life jackets and knives were stolen from a vehicle on Glazier Street on Thursday, DPS reports state.
The vehicle was locked and showed no signs of forced entry, DPS reports stated.
Basketball players bump heads
A caller to DPS reported Friday evening that two subjects bumped heads while playing basketball. Medical assistance was declined and no official report was filed.
Students practice for play with gun
DPS officers investigated a report Saturday that a subject on Huron Street was wielding a gun.
Further inspection proved subjects were practicing for a play and no official report was filed.
Masturbator flees from officers
A suspect was seen masturbating in the East Medical Center Saturday, DPS reports state.
DPS officers could not locate the suspect.
H1>Piggy bank and quarters stolen
A report was filed with DPS early Sunday morning when a piggy bank and basket full of quarters were stolen from East Quad. There are no suspects, according to DPS reports stated.
- compiled by Daily Staff Reporters Dave Enders and Mike Grass.
09-28-99
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