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Aug. 23, 2002 Vol. 26, No. 35
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Welfare use more common than many think

Many Americans believe that welfare use happens to someone else, to people outside of mainstream society. But a study published in a recent issue of Social Work casts considerable doubt on that notion, finding that nearly two-thirds of all Americans between 20 and 65 will at some point turn to a public assistance program. Full story

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The following incidents were reported to University Police from July 16 - Aug. 19. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This release is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site.



July 16

1:02 p.m. -- Tools were stolen from a construction area outside Bixby Hall. The suspect is described as an African-American male, 35-40 years old, about 6 feet tall, 170-180 pounds with a moustache and beard, and was last seen walking north on Skinker Boulevard.

Aug. 11

2:23 a.m. -- A student reported that on April 29, she put several items in a fourth-floor storage area in Small Group Housing No. 10. When she returned August 9, several items were missing. The storage area was not a secure area. Total loss is estimated at $1,450.

Aug. 13

12:05 p.m. -- An unknown person stole a carpet cleaner from the second floor of Phi Delta Theta fraternity house. Total loss is estimated at $2,400.

Aug. 19

3:31 p.m. -- A faculty member stated that she left her laptop computer in her office July 19, and when she returned Aug. 16 the computer was missing. Total loss is estimated at $3,000.

Additionally, University Police responded to 18 reports of larceny, six reports of trespassing, six auto accidents and one report each of disturbing the peace, property damage, receiving stolen property, assault, judicial violation and fire alarm.


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