Man injures back after being hit by ladder on train

-A 35-year-old man was hit by a ladder attached to a locomotive while he was walking on the railroad tracks near a parking lot on Nichols Drive according to Department of Public Safety reports.

The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon while the man was moving out of the way of the oncoming train. Witnesses said the man had been drinking prior to the event, and was conscious when an ambulance arrived to take him to the University Hospitals emergency room. The man, who was not affiliated with the University, reportedly suffered a large gash on his back.

DPS identifies teenagers in theft

-A stuffed animal and calculator were stolen from a lounge in West Quad Residence Hall late Monday night, according to DPS reports. Witnesses reported seeing the stuffed animal thrown from a window in the building. DPS has identified 17 and 18-year-old suspects and continues to investigate.

'U' welcome sign stolen at Bursley

-A University welcome sign was stolen from Bursley Residence Hall on Monday, according to DPS reports. DPS did not report having any suspects in the incident.

Drum player cited for solicitation

-A man playing a large red bongo drum on State Street on Tuesday afternoon was given a citation for soliciting money, DPS reports state. The citation was given after a caller to DPS complained about the noise the man was making.

Laundry basket stolen at Couzens

-An empty laundry basket belonging to a female student was stolen from a laundry room in Couzens Residence Hall on Tuesday night, according to DPS reports. The laundry basket was valued at $6 and DPS has no suspects.

Computer chairs lifted at Markley

-Three chairs were reported stolen from the computing site at Mary Markley Residence Hall on Monday, DPS reports state. Two of the chairs were stolen sometime in the last month. The other was taken during the last week. DPS did not report having any suspects.

'U' Mastercard used for personal purposes

Peeping tom seen

An employee at the Public Health Building was harassed by a peeping tom Monday evening, according to DPS reports. The woman's office faces a parking lot and she complained that she could hear people outside her window, but could not see anyone.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter David Enders.