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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Crime Log: June 16-30

Compiled by Emily McCarthy

Entry of the Week: Tuesday, June 24, 9:44 a.m.

A Northeastern staff member reported that someone used a blow torch on a public locker on the third floor of Behrakis Hall. The locker and its lock were destroyed, but entry to the locker was not gained. The damage was photographed and a report was filed.

Monday, June 16

10:28 a.m.

A Snell Library staff member notified headquarters that a Creston brand touchscreen monitor was stolen from a room in the library. Officers responded and a report was filed.

4:15 p.m.

A student reported his iPhone 5S stolen from the Snell Library classroom area. The phone did not have tracking software installed. A report was filed.

7:15 p.m.

A student reported her bike seat was stolen from her bike, which was locked at 650 Columbus Ave. The bike seat is reportedly worth $75 and was stolen between 6 p.m. June 15 and 7 p.m. June 16. A report was filed.

Tuesday, June 17

2:43 p.m.

A student reported his unattended university-owned Nikon camera, which was encased in a Nikon bag along with two memory cards, a USB and a USB reader, was stolen from the Curry Student Center food court in front of UBurger. A report was filed.

5:56 p.m.

An officer reported witnessing a male with his hands around a female’s neck. The officer spoke with the male who was not affiliated with the university. The officer took the suspect into custody. Transit police arrived and declined jurisdiction. The female, who was also not affiliated with the university, declined medical assistance.

9:52 p.m.

A student reported that a group of students playing volleyball on the Willis Quad were being too loud. The student reported being unable to fall asleep. An officer responded and spoke with the group of students, who were orderly and quieted down.

10:44 p.m.

A visiting student reported his unattended iPhone was stolen from the Marino Center basketball courts between 9:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. An officer responded and reported a friend of the victim was able to track the missing phone to the Westland Avenue area near Whole Foods. Officers checked the area with no results. A report was filed.

Wednesday, June 18

2:31 p.m.

A student reported his unsecured black bicycle was stolen from Greenleaf Street outside Kariotis Hall between 1:20 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. An officer responded and a report was filed.

11:13

A student complained of loud music coming from the Willis Quad. An officer responded and reported speaking to a group of students playing volleyball who were orderly and ended their game for the night.

Friday, June 20

5:55 p.m.

A student reported giving his Apple laptop charger to a female student in Snell Library between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. After leaving the area, the student noticed the charger she gave back was not his and did not work. An officer responded and a report was filed.

Saturday, June 21

12:39 a.m.

An officer reported stopping an individual who was not affiliated with the university for an open container violation. The individual was checked with negative results and was sent on his way.

2:43 a.m.

Officers stopped a small group of individuals gathered in front of 78 St. Stephen St. for open container violations. Officers reported all parties were over the age of 21 and were instructed to return to their residence.

Monday, June 23

6:23 p.m.

A student reported a tow truck driver from MJS Towing who was not affiliated with the university was giving her car a jump start in the Columbus Parking Garage when the driver connected the jumper cables incorrectly, causing flames and melting wires. Officers responded and found the battery still smoldering upon arrival. A report was filed.

Wednesday, June 25

1:15 p.m.

A Northeastern staff member reported that she was notified by the Northeastern Human Resources Department on June 24 that she was a victim of identity theft. An NUPD officer responded to help the victim file a report.

10:30 p.m.

A student reported his clothing was stolen from a washing machine in the West Village H laundry room between 9:45 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. An NUPD officer responded and the student filed a report.

Thursday, June 26

6:28 p.m.

A Marino Center Wollaston’s employee reported a male carrying a blue bag and wearing a purple dress shirt and black pants stole a pack of razors and was seen walking towards the Fens. Officers responded but found nothing. A report was filed.

Friday, June 27

3:24 a.m.

Students complained of loud music coming from an apartment in 132 Hemenway St. Officers responded and spoke with a Brown University student who turned down the music and sent friends home for the night.

9:28 a.m.

An officer reported an argument between a male and female in front of 650 Columbus Ave. Both parties were sent on their way.

9:57 a.m.

Officers reported speaking to two parties not affiliated with the University who were standing by a vehicle in the North Lot, smoking marijuana. Officers confiscated a small amount of marijuana. Both parties signed trespass citations and were sent on their way.

2:29 p.m.

A Resident Assistant (RA) in West Village G reported three smoke detectors were covered in a room upon inspection. An officer responded and a report was filed

Saturday, June 28

11:38 p.m.

A student reported a loud party going on at 19 Symphony Rd. Officers responded and spoke with an attendant who agreed to turn the music down.

Monday, June 30

1:48 a.m.

An officer reported speaking with a man who was under the influence of alcohol and acting belligerently in the lower bus way area of the Ruggles MBTA Station. The man, who was not affiliated with the university, was asked to leave the station multiple times but refused. MBTA officers arrived and advised the man to leave. The man left and the MBTA assumed jurisdiction.

2:10 a.m.

The residents of an apartment in 97 St. Stephen St. were reportedly asked multiple times to stop playing drums late at night or early in the morning but did not stop. Officers responded and spoke with a Berklee College of Music student who agreed to stop playing his drum set for the night.

 

 

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