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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Crime Log: Jan. 17 – Jan. 24

Compiled by Stephanie Eisemann, news staff

CRIME OF THE WEEK: Sunday, Jan. 24

12:13 a.m.

An intoxicated female in the lobby of Kariotis Hall was reported. The Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) responded and spoke to the student, who was conscious and alert but did not have any shoes. The student reported losing them in the storm. NUPD escorted the underage student to her residence in West Village B.

Sunday, Jan. 17

6:03 a.m.

An intoxicated Northeastern University (NU) student was reported in Melvin Hall. NUPD reported to the scene and found the student conscious and alert to person, place and time. The female admitted to drinking earlier in the evening.

12:34 p.m.

NUPD reported approximately 50 Black Lives Matter protesters outside of Ruggles Station. NUPD spoke with some of the protesters, who explained they planned to be there for approximately 30 minutes in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Protesters were orderly.

Monday, Jan. 18

1:12 p.m.

An NU staff member called to report destruction on the ninth floor of West Village H. NUPD responded and reported damage to the ventilation cover near the elevator. A report was filed.

Tuesday, Jan. 19

7:34 a.m.

The manager of the Marino Center Wollaston’s Market reported he was detaining a high school student for shoplifting. The student was cooperative and NUPD responded, banning the male from both Wollaston’s Markets on campus. A report was filed.

11:24 a.m.

NUPD reported noticing a female motorist hit the rear of an unmarked police vehicle parked in front of 716 Columbus Ave. The vehicle’s Massachusetts registration was checked, and the driver’s license was found to be expired. The driver also had a warrant out of Dedham Court. She was placed under arrest at 11:29 a.m.

3:08 p.m.

An NU staff member reported his Samsung Galaxy cell phone stolen from his unlocked office in Holmes Hall while left unattended. A report was filed.

3:09 p.m.

An NU student approached NUPD, reporting that her gold iPhone was taken from Forsyth Street after she left it behind in a Lyft vehicle.  A report was filed.

4:26 p.m.

A Resident Assistant (RA) in International Village reported inappropriate messages written on the windows of rooms in both the East and West towers. A report was filed.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

5:02 p.m.

An RA in West Village B reported a television missing from the seventh floor common area. The device may be stolen or in possession of Information Technology Services (ITS). ITS was unable to confirm at time of report. A report was filed.

5:58 p.m.

An NU student reported possible fraudulent charges on his Visa credit card. A report was filed.

Thursday, Jan. 21

11:51 a.m.

NUPD confiscated an altered copy of a Kenyan passport from an NU student. A report was filed.

10:42 p.m.

NUPD reported witnessing a non-student who was intoxicated in the Matthews Arena basement. NUPD collected the subject’s information and contacted Metro Cab to drive the subject to the Hampton Inn in Revere. NUPD also confiscated the subject’s keys. The subject stated he was driving a Black Ford Fusion with Virginia plates, but could not remember where he parked or his license plate number.

Friday, Jan. 22

12:32 a.m.

A Residential Safety Office supervisor reported a female, who was the guest of an NU student, appeared to be extremely intoxicated in the lobby of East Village. NUPD responded and requested Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for the Connecticut College student. EMS arrived and transported the subject to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for evaluation. Connecticut College Campus Safety was notified. A report was filed.

11:40 a.m.

A professor reported his backpack stolen from his office in Mugar Hall. A report was filed.

6:03 p.m.

An NU student reported her iPod stolen from the Marino Center while left unattended. A report was filed.

9:34 p.m.

EMS called NUPD while heading to West Village E for an intoxicated female resident. NUPD responded and EMS transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The Residence Director (RD) on call was notified.

Saturday, Jan. 23

1:07 a.m.

An intoxicated male in front of East Village was reported. NUPD responded and spoke to the underage student, who was conscious and alert to person, place and time. The student admitted to drinking earlier in the evening.

2:41 a.m.

An intoxicated female in Speare Hall was reported. NUPD responded and spoke with the underage student, who was alert to person, place and time. She planned to stay with her friend for the evening.

Sunday, Jan. 24

2:21 a.m.

A student reported being with two friends who were upset about losing their belongings. NUPD responded and spoke to the two students, who were at a party at an unknown campus location and believed that their Burberry jacket, Citi card and NU ID were taken. A report was filed.

11:47 a.m.

An NU student reported a missing laptop and broken door to a room in Ell Hall. NUPD responded and reported the strike plate on the front two doors was broken. Work order was notified and photographs were taken. Numerous credit cards and a MacBook Air were found to be stolen. At 5:55 p.m. an additional victim and NU student reported a headset, six cell phones and an additional laptop stolen. A report was filed.

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