NEWS

Security Notebook


The following is a compilation of weekly reports from the Office of Safety and Security.

The following is a compilation of weekly reports filed by the Office of Safety and Security.

April 8, 5 p.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to a private property, non-injury accident at 153 W. Lorain Street. Left rear wheel cover and corner of the bumper was damaged on one vehicle. The other vehicle involved left the area.

April 9, 9:45 a.m. Safety and Security met with a female student who responded to a request for information in a special alert in reporting an incident in which she was touched inappropriately while dancing at the Drag Ball shortly after 2 a.m. April 5. Matter under investigation.

April 9, 10 p.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to report of a bicycle stolen from in front of Wilder Hall between 7:15 and 9:00 p.m. Missing: Women�s one-speed Blue bicycle with wire basket and white sticker on front. Value $20. Matter under investigation.

April 10, 7:08 a.m. Safety and Security Officer found a (non-student) male sleeping in Tappan Square with a small fire burning in the bonfire pit. Fire extinguished by subject.

April 10, 9:15 p.m. Safety and Security Officer met with a student who reported a theft of cash from a wallet. Matter under investigation.

April 10, 9:31 p.m. Safety and Security met with a student who reported receiving a threatening phone call. Matter under investigation.

April 10, 11 p.m. Safety and Security Officer made contact with an off campus resident reference a Safety and Security magnetic shuttle sign observed at the residence. Sign recovered; matter under investigation.

April 10, 12:08 p.m. Safety and Security responded to a student who injured an ankle while dancing. Student was transported to the Oberlin Clinic; treated and released.

April 11, 3:23 a.m. Safety and Security met with residents of Lord House who were sprayed with water from several subjects with super soaker water sprayers. Matter under investigation.

April 11, 3:32 a.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to a report of two white males in their early 20�s; one well-dressed, 5�9�; second with light colored hair, jeans and tan jacket intoxicated and knocking on doors in Dascomb. Matter under investigation. Anyone with additional information, please report to the Safety and Security Office.

April 11, 3:30 p.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to a report of a vehicle being damaged while parked unoccupied in Saunders parking lot. Matter under investigation.

April 11, 7:41 a.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to report of vandalism in Wilder Hall, third floor, men�s restroom. A fire extinguisher had been discharged.

April 13, 12:12 p.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to report of a bike theft from Dascomb Hall. Bike was a Trek 800 Sport, green in color, 21 speed, mountain bike; unknown value.

April 13, 2:01 p.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to reported theft of a coat, vest, wallet and keys from Philips Gym near the basketball court. Wallet contained credit cards, bank cards and $20 cash. Items were later recovered in the gym; $20 cash missing.

April 14, 12:15 a.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to report of two vehicles driving recklessly in the area of Lorain and Cedar Streets. A check of the area was made, but subjects were gone. Oberlin Police Department was notified.

April 14, 4:57 a.m. Safety and Security Officer responded to a report of three suspicious subjects seen around vehicles parked in the Conservatory Lot. Subjects were described as three black youths, one wearing a light colored baseball shirt, another wearing a light colored shirt and the last wearing a dark colored coat. A search of the area was made; subjects had left the area.

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Volume 126, Number 21, April 17, 1998

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