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CRIME LOG: JAN. 9 – JAN. 16

Compiled by Stephanie Eisemann, news staff

Crime of the Week: Wednesday, Jan. 11

6:26 p.m.

A Northeastern University (NU) student reported she lost her Indian passport on Jan. 7 somewhere between San Jose, California and campus. A report was filed.

Monday, Jan. 9

10:01 a.m.

An NU staff member called to report being involved in a car accident while parked on Parker Street. Boston Police Department (BPD) was notified as well. Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) responded and reported there were no injuries. BPD reported it was unable to respond. A report was filed.

10:26 a.m.

An NU staff member reported his vehicle was hit while parked at the intersection of Leon Street and Greenleaf streets. NUPD responded and filed a report.

3:09 p.m.

An NU student reported his unattended laptop was stolen from the b.good in the Marino Center. A report was filed.

4:22 p.m.

An NU student called to report he was involved in a car accident at the Shell Gas Station at the intersection of Columbus and Massachusetts Avenues. BPD was notified. NUPD responded and reported the student was operating a Connecticut-registered vehicle. The second vehicle was registered in Massachusetts and operated by a subject unaffiliated with NU. NUPD reported no injuries, and the second vehicle was towed by BPD. A report was filed.

5:29 p.m.

An NU student called to report he believed an unknown person opened a credit card using his name. A report was filed.

9:16 p.m.

An NU student called to report observing a damaged bulletin board in Kennedy Hall. NUPD responded and reported the plastic insert on the protective door was cracked and the plastic had a small hole. Facilities was notified, and a report was filed.

11:01 p.m.

A confidential domestic violence case occurred at 337 Huntington Ave.

Tuesday, Jan. 10

11:26 a.m.

An NU student reported a stalking incident. A report was filed.

11:39 a.m.

An NU student reported money was stolen from his unattended wallet in the Cabot Center. A report was filed.

1:48 p.m.

The manager of Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Center reported he had detained a shoplifter who was being cooperative. NUPD responded and spoke to the subject, who was unaffiliated with NU. The subject was banned from all NU property and sent on his way. A report was filed.

6:33 p.m.

BPD reported three juvenile males fled down Annunciation Road and into West Campus. NUPD checked the area and stopped one subject near West Village C. The two remaining subjects were stopped at the intersection of Field and Ruggles streets with BPD. NUPD further reported one of the parties may have discarded a weapon. A BPD canine unit searched the area for weapons with negative results. BPD detained the subjects and assumed jurisdiction. A report was filed.

8:08 p.m.

A confidential rape case occurred on campus.

10:23 p.m.

NUPD reported encountering a man loitering in the lobby of Hastings Hall who fled on foot to St. Botolph Street toward Massachusetts Avenue. The subject, who was unaffiliated with NU, was placed into custody at the intersection. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was notified for a psychological evaluation and cleared the subject. NUPD reported obtaining a section-12 order, and EMS transported the subject to Boston Medical Center. A report was filed.

Wednesday, Jan. 11

10:25 a.m.

Framingham Police Department notified NUPD about a case under investigation. A stolen item was posted on eBay and purchased by an NU staff member. The item was scheduled to be delivered the day of the report to NU’s campus. NUPD responded and assisted with locating the package prior to delivery. A report was filed.

11:42 a.m.

An NU student reported his wallet, containing cash, was stolen from the locker room inside the Cabot Center. A report was filed.

6:33 p.m.

An NU staff member reported several subjects gained unauthorized access to Snell Library over winter break. A report was filed.

Thursday, Jan. 12

2:20 a.m.

NUPD conducted a well-being check on a Massachusetts-registered vehicle parked on the Fenway with the driver slumped over the wheel. The driver was identified as a subject unaffiliated with NU who had a criminal history and an active warrant. NUPD placed the subject under arrest, and Massachusetts State Police were notified. State Police assumed jurisdiction and a report was filed.

10:47 a.m.

A confidential sexual harassment case occurred on campus.

1:07 p.m.

An NU staff member called to report an NU professor’s laptop was stolen from Lake Hall. The room was empty, with only the subject’s laptop inside, and when the professor returned, the computer was missing and the door ajar. A report was filed.

1:51 p.m.

An NU student reported being a victim of check fraud. NUPD responded and stated his friend, unaffiliated with NU, sent another subject a check for $700. When the student asked for the deposit back, the second subject stated she would send him a check for $6,890, and he could keep the $700 and send back the remaining amount. The check was deposited, and the student was later contacted by Bank of America, who reported the check was fake and the account was closed. A report was filed.

5:19 p.m.

An NU student reported his unattended cell phone was stolen from a men’s bathroom in the Curry Student Center. NUPD responded and found the student attempted to track the device with negative results. A report was filed.

Friday, Jan. 13

2:50 a.m.

NUPD stopped a man in front of Behrakis Center and spoke to the subject, who was unaffiliated with NU. He was found to have a criminal history and active warrant for possession of a Class C substance and receipt of stolen property. He was placed under arrest and transported to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Police Headquarters for booking. A report was filed.

10:59 a.m.

An NU staff member reported a motor vehicle accident occurred earlier in the day in Camden Lot. The subject reported he was pulling out of the lot when he scuffed the yellow pole near the exit. A report was filed.

2:14 p.m.

An NU student called to report that on Dec. 23 at approximately midnight, he was walking on The Fenway near Kerr Hall and was jumped from behind by an unknown man. A report was filed as simple assault and battery.

9:12 p.m.

An NU student reported her friend, another student, was intoxicated and vomiting in a restroom of Stetson West. NUPD responded and requested EMS. EMS responded and transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The Residence Director (RD) on call was notified, and a report was filed.

9:50 p.m.

NUPD reported a man who appeared to be intoxicated at the intersection of Forsyth and Greenleaf Streets. NUPD identified the subject as a Wentworth Institute of Technology student. EMS and Wentworth Police Department (WPD) were notified. EMS declined to transport, and WPD took over care of the student. A report was filed.

11:43 p.m.

A Resident Assistant (RA) in Stetson West reported a student in the restroom vomiting. NUPD responded, located the NU student and requested that EMS respond. EMS transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD on call was notified, and a report was filed.

Saturday, Jan. 14

12:35 a.m.

NUPD reported stopping a subject in West Village F, who was identified as unaffiliated with NU. The subject was found to have a criminal history and was banned from all NU property. A report was filed.

1:26 a.m.

An NU student called to report her roommate in Kerr Hall had been drinking heavily and she would like her to receive a medical evaluation. NUPD responded and requested EMS, which transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD on call was notified and a report was filed.

2:22 a.m.

An RA in Kerr Hall called to report an NU student in the bathroom of the building had been vomiting and seemed to be unconscious. NUPD responded and reported the bathroom stall locked. Officers broke it open in order to gain access. EMS was notified and cleared the subject, who was supposed to be cared by a friend. A report was filed.

3:03 a.m.

An NU student called to request a medical evaluation for an NU student off campus who had been drinking excessively and may have had alcohol poisoning. EMS and BPD were notified, but NUPD reported the student was conscious and alert and EMS could be cancelled. A report was filed.

10:54 a.m.

An RA in Melvin Hall reported a woman in the lobby showing signs of possible intoxication. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the subject, who was unaffiliated with NU. She was banned from all NU property and sent on her way. A report was filed.

Sunday, Jan. 15

1:33 a.m.

NUPD received a call from an NU student stating his roommate in International Village was intoxicated and throwing up. The subject was conscious and breathing but very pale. NUPD responded and requested EMS. Before EMS arrived, NUPD reported the subject was now unresponsive. EMS arrived and transported the subject to Boston Medical Center. The RD on call was notified, and a report was filed.

2:12 a.m.

NUPD received a call from the Stetson West proctor stating there was an intoxicated man in a bathroom. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the NU student. NUPD confiscated a fake ID from the student, who signed a medical waiver. A report was filed.

2:18 a.m.

NUPD reported noticing an intoxicated woman throwing up in a trash bin on a floor in Stetson West. The subject was identified as an NU student, and NUPD requested EMS. EMS cleared the student, who returned to her room. A report was filed.

2:57 a.m.

NUPD reported an ambulance outside of International Village. NUPD reported an NU student was intoxicated and vomiting. EMS transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD on call was notified, and a report was filed.

8:15 p.m.

An NU student called to report he had items stolen from the West Village H laundry room. NUPD responded, and a report was filed.

8:59 p.m.

An RA reported underage drinking in the YMCA. NUPD responded and reported speaking with an NU student, who was uncooperative and would not allow NUPD entry to his room. A report was filed.

Monday, Jan. 16

2:48 a.m.

NUPD received a call from an NU student reporting her roommate in 238 Hemenway St. possibly had alcohol poisoning. NUPD responded and requested EMS, which transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD on call was notified, and a report was filed.

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