Crime Notes

DPS issues crime alert after student's attack

The Department of Public Safety has issued a crime alert after a female student was attacked, knocked down and her purse stolen outside Randall Lab on East University Avenue pedestrian mall last Thursday. DPS has no description of the perpetrator(s) of the crime. DPS asks anyone with information about the attack to call 763-1131.

Suspect defecates in Bursley room

An unknown person defecated in a Bursley Residence Hall room sometime Saturday morning, DPS reports state. The offense occurred while the occupants of the room were asleep. DPS did not report having any suspects in the defecation.

Competing cab drivers scuffle

A Blue Cab Co. driver slapped a driver from Ann Arbor Taxi Co. early Sunday morning, DPS reports state. The incident occurred while both cabs were parked in front of Mary Markley Residence Hall. The Blue Cab driver reportedly drove off after the slapping.

Female injured at Dance Marathon

Huron Valley Ambulance was dispatched to the Indoor Track Building early Sunday morning in response to reports of a female feeling ill, according to DPS reports. The woman was suffering from back spasms after participating in the 30-hour Dance Marathon this weekend.

Utah spa receives vulgar e-mails

An employee of the Bull Frog Spa in Salt Lake City reported receiving multiple e-mails from a University e-mail address Wednesday afternoon, according to DPS reports. The messages contained offensive and "foul" language, DPS did not report having any suspects.

Student sends threatening emails to FAO

A student began sending threatening e-mail messages to a person in the Student Activities Building Wednesday afternoon, DPS reports state. The student was angry at not receiving financial aid even though they felt entitled to it. DPS did not report having any suspects.

Gambling brawl erupts at Union

Two men were seen gambling on the lower level of the Michigan Union on Thursday evening, DPS reports state. After being interrupted by another man trying to stop the game, the two gamblers became confrontational and "took a swing" at the third man. The two gamblers then left the Union through the north exit. DPS has descriptions of the suspects, but did not report making any arrests.

DPS finds fake parking permit

A fraudulent parking permit was discovered Thursday morning by DPS officers, reports state. The permit was found in a vehicle registered to a student living in Mary Markley Residence Hall. The permit number was registered to a staff member in the University's department of dermatology.

Upon being contacted, the owner of the permit said she had not allowed anyone to copy the permit. DPS is investigating the matter.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter David Enders.