Crime Notes

Man killed on train tracks near 'U' Arboretum

An Ann Arbor resident was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train early Monday evening, Department of Public Safety reports state. The incident occurred near a parking lot on Nichols Drive, next to Nichols Arboretum.

Wallets reported stolen from library

Two wallets were reported stolen from the Kresge Business Administration Library on Tuesday evening, DPS reports state. One wallet was taken from the third floor of the building around 6 p.m. and the other was taken from the fourth floor around 6:30 pm.

DPS has not reported any suspects in the thefts.

Credit card theft suspect found with marijuana

A 31-year-old female subject, suspected of several credit card thefts, was seen on the first floor of Couzens Residence Hall on Wednesday morning, DPS reports state.

A DPS unit made contact with the subject and ran a warrant check, which turned out negative. According to DPS reports, the subject was arrested for possession of stolen property and marijuana.

The subject was released pending warrant authorization.

SAB space heater emits flame

A subject at the Student Activities Building was plugging in a space heater on Monday morning when it ignited forming an arching flame, DPS reports state. The subject reported feeling tingling in her right arm.

An electrician was called to the scene and advised that the fire was caused by a bent prong in the space heater.

The victim was then escorted to M-Works for medical treatment.

No suspects in projector thefts

Three overhead projectors were reported stolen from a preparation closet near the men's room of the Pierpont Commons on Monday afternoon, DPS reports state. There was no sign of forced entry into the building.

DPS has not reported any suspects in the incident.

Suspects break lights, retreat into apartment

Officers witnessed two male subjects break two sidewalk lights in front of the Dennison Building early Wednesday morning, DPS reports state. The officers stated the subjects broke the lights and then retreated into a nearby apartment building.

The subjects were described as two white males, one wearing khaki pants and one wearing a green shirt. Both males had short hair, DPS reports state.

Patient breaks glass at hospital

Mott Children's Hospital staff members requested security assistance Wednesday afternoon to restrain a patient in the Child Psychiatric ward of the facility, DPS reports state.

The patient sustained injuries when breaking a glass door panel. DPS provided assistance.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Caitlin Nish.



Originally on page 3A in the 2-25-2000 issue of the Daily.

 

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