February 25, 1999

The following incidents were reported to University Police from Feb. 15-21.. 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 at rescomp.wustl.edu/~wupd.

Feb. 17

9:36 a.m. -- A staff member reported that someone stole a printer, valued at $300, from the shelving office on the first floor of Olin Library.

Feb. 19

4:05 a.m. -- A student reported that a laptop computer, valued at $2,000, was stolen from a lounge in Wheeler House.

Feb. 21

9:40 p.m. -- A person, unaffiliated with the University, was arrested for burglary and trespassing after being observed in the basement of #3 Fraternity Row. The person had been warned twice previously about trespassing on campus.

University Police also responded to 10 additional theft reports, three peace disturbance reports, three reports of vandalism, two reports of suspicious persons, one unauthorized party report and one auto accident.

Crime Alert

Since Jan. 1, University Police have received 18 reports of bicycle theft from the Hilltop Campus and the South 40. Some of these bicycles were improperly locked through the front wheel only.

Police advise members of the University community to secure all bicycles through the front wheel and the frame with high-grade security locks. Kryptonite U-locks are available free from the University Police with a $20 deposit. Cyclists also are encouraged to participate in the police department's free bicycle registration program.

Report any suspicious activities or persons immediately to University Police at 935-5555 or by blue light phone, and contact the police if you have any information that might help in the investigation of these thefts.

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