NOTES

Crime

Patient smoking in hospital room ignites blaze

A patient at University Hospitals was in critical condition after a fire broke out in his room shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday, Kara Gavin, spokeswoman for the University Health Systems said yesterday.

Department of Public Safety investigators ruled that the fire was caused by the patient smoking in his room. The Ann Arbor Fire Department responded to the fire and officials confirmed that the hospital sprinkler system kept the blaze contained to the patient's room.

There were no other injuries, but the unit was temporarily evacuated, Gavin said.

According to DPS reports, the patient had been warned before about smoking, and hospital staff previously had confiscated lighters and cigarettes from him. DPS reports said the patient's bedding was made from flame-retardant materials but oxygen being used by the patient is believed to have accelerated the fire.

Patients were still being returned to the unit yesterday.

Two men found taking pictures with pants down

Two teenage males were seen taking pictures in a bathroom at the School of Education Building on Tuesday night, DPS reports state. One was reportedly taking pictures of the other as he sat on the toilet with his pants down. DPS did not report having any suspects.

Woman assaulted at Arbor Heights

A female employee was kicked in the shoulder by an Arbor Heights Juvenile Center resident Monday night, DPS reports state. The extent of the woman's injuries were unknown and the suspect later escaped from Arbor Heights before being returned to the facility by DPS officers.

Items stolen from vending machine

A vending machine on the first floor of West Quad Residence Hall was broken into Wednesday evening, according to DPS reports. The glass on the front of the machine had been removed and all the items were missing. DPS did not report having any suspects.

Man walking on East U. insulted

Two unknown people called a man walking along East University Avenue on Tuesday night by a derogatory name, DPS reports state. Both suspects reportedly had facial hair.

Shower curtains stolen from South Quad bathroom

Six shower curtains were stolen from a bathroom in South Quad Residence Hall on Wednesday afternoon, DPS reports state. DPS did not report having any suspects.

DPS units unable to locate burglars

DPS officers aiding the Ann Arbor Police Department in a search for robbery suspects in the 600 block of Monroe Street on Monday night were unable to locate anyone involved, DPS reports state.

Employee reports desk lamp stolen

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter David Enders.