Student Life Archives (2001-2008)

Police Beat

Tuesday, July 31

WEAPONS VIOLATION-DELMAR AREA-Officer observed a middle aged, black female screaming and yelling obscenities in Ackert Park in University City. This was frightening the other occupants of the park. U-City Police were notified. Upon arrival they searched her and found a 10′ knife in her purse. Disposition: Cleared by arrest.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

8:37 a.m. FRAUD-UNDESIGNATED AREA OFF CAMPUS-University pro card was used to purchase phone cards from STC in Saudi Arabia. Time of occurrence: July 26 at 8 a.m. Disposition: Referred to FBI.

Friday, Aug. 3

7:39 a.m. LARCENY-PLANT GROWTH-Foreman for BRK Electrical Contractors reported unknown person(s) stole two 60′ rolls of copper wire and a pipe bender from unlocked room in Plant Growth. Theft occurred between 9 a.m. on Aug. 2 and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 3. The items were valued at $870. Disposition: Pending.

Saturday, Aug. 4

2:16 a.m. TRESPASSING-MILLBROOK SWIMMING-While on patrol, officer found 5 subjects in the gated swimming pool area. The subjects are not affiliated with Washington University and were issued summons for trespassing. Disposition: Cleared.

9:22 a.m. DAMAGED PROPERTY-ATHLETIC COMPLEX-Contract company was moving audio equipment into the AC and broke the push bar on the gym door. No criminal activity involved. Disposition: Cleared.

11:33 a.m. AUTO ACCIDENT-PARKING LOT #20-While on patrol, Police saw that someone had struck the fence on the south side of the Simon Hall Parking Lot and left the scene. A six-foot section of the fence and a supporting post were damaged. Facilities responded. No leads to the identity of the striking vehicle or driver. Disposition: Pending.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

12:54 p.m. LARCENY-PARKING LOT #10-Witnesses reported two B/M’s broke into a vehicle and left the area in a white car with temporary IL plates. Victim reported his wallet missing from his vehicle. Disposition: Pending.

2:52 p.m. LARCENY-SIMON HALL-Facilities Manager of Simon Hall reported a Camcorder stolen on Monday, Aug. 6 between 4 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Value $400. Disposition: Pending

3:46 p.m. TRESPASSING-SIMON HALL-While investigating a larceny report, officer located a subject in Simon Hall that did not belong. Subject had previously been warned against trespassing. Disposition: Cleared by summons.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

11:51 a.m. PROPERTY DAMAGE-SIGMA PHI EPSILON-Maintenance Supervisor reported that two windows were broken out basement level of Frat house 8 and 11. Unknown cause of damage. Theft occurred 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8. Disposition: Pending

7:31 p.m. LARCENY-EADS HALL-Complainant reported her purse stolen. Item had been turned in, minus $230 cash from her wallet. Theft occurred 2:00 to 4:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6. Disposition: Pending

7:50 p.m. SUSPICIOUS PERSON-OLIN LIBRARY-A suspicious person call reference a B/M who has been seen on a previous occasion masturbating in Olin library. The subject was contacted, identified, given a “No trespass warning” and told not to come on campus until this matter could be fully investigated. Disposition: Pending 70342-Report number issued in error

Thursday, Aug. 9

8:45 a.m. LARCENY-ATHLETIC COMPLEX-Three pieces of jewelry were stolen overnight from an unattended display that had been covered with a blanket 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 to 8:00 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9. Value $650. Disposition: Pending

11:41 a.m. FIRE-ANHEUSER BUSCH HALL OF LAW-Small mulch fire caused minor damage. Disposition: Cleared

Friday, Aug. 17

10:07 p.m. DRUG OFFENSE -LOOP LOFTS-Marijuana found in an empty apartment, possibly from the former tenant. Disposition: Referred to Judicial Administrator.

Saturday, Aug. 18

10:21 p.m. RECOVERED STOLEN PROPERTY-PARKING LOT #4-Officer stopped a subject in possession of aluminum/copper wiring and a bag full of scrap metal. Subject admitted to just coming from the WU Campus and said that he got the wiring and metal from a site on campus. The stolen property was confiscated. Disposition: Cleared by arrest; larceny/burglary charges are pending the identification of the owner of the property.

Wednesday, Aug. 22

2:15 p.m. AUTO ACCIDENT-JANUARY HALL-Summary: Bon App‚tit truck struck a parked vehicle belonging to Drain Surgeons near the Busch Hall dock area. Disposition: Cleared
4:10 p.m. ANIMAL COMPLAINT-PARKING LOT #54-Subject left a dog in a vehicle. Animal was released and given water by officers. Disposition: Summons issued to owner.

Thursday, Aug. 23

11:02 a.m. LARCENY-MALLINCKRODT CENTER-Unknown subjects removed a quantity of copper wiring from the rooftop of the Mallinckrodt center. Arno electrical contractors are replacing the air-handler units there, and sometime over the weekend of Saturday, Aug. 18 to Monday, Aug. 20, someone stripped all the useable wiring from the old units that had been disconnected. The roof access was apparently insecure during the period. Disposition: Pending

11:55 p.m. WARRANT ARREST, FUGITVE ARREST-PSYCHOLOGY BUILDING-Traffic stop resulted in an arrest of the driver on outstanding warrants. Disposition: Cleared by arrest.

Friday, Aug. 24

2:14 p.m. LARCENY-MCMILLAN LAB-Student working in McMillan Lab reported the theft of her cell phone and two dollars in change. Occurred at 9:17 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. Disposition: Pending

4:30 p.m. PROPERTY DAMAGE-ALUMNI HOUSE-Two employee vehicles damaged by falling tree branches. Occurred between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. Disposition: Cleared

Saturday, Aug. 25

9:26 a.m. ARTICLE-SHANEDLING DORM-Student lost wallet, possibly near the hammocks outside the dorm. Occurred between 4:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24. Disposition: Pending

1:45 p.m. TOWED VEHICLE-BROOKINGS DRIVE-Vehicle towed for blocking a traffic lane. Disposition: Cleared

2:06 p.m. PROPERTY DAMAGE-SHEPLEY DRIVE-A student driving a U-haul truck drove over a traffic cone that had two neon yellow traffic wands on top of them. The traffic wands were both destroyed and the student was refereed to the Judicial Administrator. Disposition: Cleared.

2:32 p.m. LARCENY-CAMPUS BOOKSTORE-Student reported the theft of her credit card after using same to make a purchase at the campus bookstore on Thursday, Aug. 23. Disposition: Pending.

5:29 p.m. PROPERTY DAMAGE-ATHLETIC COMPLEX-Locking mechanism broken on equipment room door. Occurred between 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. Disposition: Pending

7:59 p.m. AUTO ACCIDENT-SOUTH 40 RESIDENCE AREA-Moving truck struck and knocked down a light pole. Driver was contacted and information taken for the report. Disposition: Cleared.

Sunday, Aug. 26

2:36 p.m. ACCIDENTAL INJURY-DANFORTH CAMPUS-Accidental injury. Disposition: Cleared.

Tuesday, Aug. 28

3:14 p.m. LOST ARTICLE-SOUTH 40 RESIDENCE AREA-Student lost a white deposit envelope containing checks. Occurred between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 28. Disposition: Pending

4:10 p.m. LARCENY-EARTH & PLANETARY SCIENCE-Reporting party advises one Dell MD 1000 Data storage unit was stolen between Tuesday, Aug. 21 and Tuesday, Aug. 28 from Earth and Planetary Sciences. Disposition: Pending.

Wednesday, Aug. 29

11:54 a.m. AUTO ACCIDENT-ANHEUSER BUSCH HALL OF LAW-A student attempted to drive around a delivery truck at the same time the truck started in motion. No injuries. Disposition: Cleared

Friday, Aug. 31

12:49 a.m. SUSPICIOUS PERSON-MALLINCKRODT CENTER-Bookstore reported a subject who appeared suspicious due to his loitering in the area. Officers responded and made contact. All in order. Disposition: Cleared.

5:04 p.m. AUTO ACCIDENT-MALLINCKRODT CENTER-Student reported unknown person(s) in an unknown vehicle damaged his vehicle on the visitor parking lot of Mallinckrodt Center between 4:00 p.m. and 4:20 p.m. Disposition: Pending

8:33 p.m. DRUG OFFENSE-HOUSE 1-Student had drugs in his room which officers confiscated. Disposition: Cleared by arrest referral.

Sunday, Sept. 2

3:29 a.m. INJURY-DANFORTH CAMPUS-Accidental injury. Disposition: Cleared

3:05 p.m DRUG OFFENSE-SHEPLEY DORM-Student found in possession of marijuana. All drug items were confiscated. Disposition: Cleared, referred to JA.

Monday, Sept. 3

11:38 a.m. PROPERTY DAMAGE-MILLBROOK GARAGE-The traffic arm for the lower level westbound exit to the Millbrook Garage was found broken and inoperable. Damage occurred sometime between 1500 hours on Friday, Aug. 31 and 1130 hours on Monday, September 3. No cost estimate of damage available at this time. Disposition: Pending

12:13 p.m. STOLEN AUTO-SNOWWAY GARAGE-Student reported his car stolen from the garage. Vehicle was later found parked on the first level. Disposition: Unfounded.

1:15 p.m. PROPERTY DAMAGE-SNOWWAY GARAGE-A vehicle was found with its rear window smashed in with a large chunk of concrete that was found on the front passenger seat. Occurred sometime between 1045 hours on Sunday, September 2 and 1315 hours on Monday, September 3. All the doors to the vehicle were locked and it appears no entry was made into the vehicle. Disposition: Pending

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