campus watch

May 18, 2001

The following incidents were reported to University Police from May 8-15. 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.

May 8

10:18 a.m. --An unknown person pried a temporary door on the southwest side of the Charles F. Knight Executive Education Center off its hinges. There was no other damage to the building, and nothing was taken.

10:06 p.m. --A student stated that an unknown person entered his unlocked room in Liggett Residence Hall between 8:20 p.m.- 9:40 p.m. and stole his Gateway laptop. Total loss is valued at $3,700.

May 10

1:01 p.m. --An officer witnessed an African-American male, 5-foot-9, 160 pounds, wearing a white T-shirt and carrying a blue backpack, acting suspiciously. The subject was seen between the Wohl Student Center parking garage and Koenig Residence Hall. The officer followed the subject into Graham Chapel. After entering the chapel he was no longer in possession of the backpack, which was found in a first-floor storage closet of the chapel. An investigation revealed that the backpack contained a stolen laptop computer. St. Louis County ID was contacted to process stolen item. The investigation will continue.

6:35 p.m. --A parent stated she left her belongings unattended under a tree in front of Park House and upon her return discovered that unknown person(s) had taken her belongings. Total loss is valued at $753.

May 11

9 a.m. --A student reported the theft of her black Nokia cell phone from her unlocked room in Beaumont Residence Hall. There are no suspects or witnesses. Total loss is valued at $100.

10:40 a.m. --Officers responded to a fire alarm at Shanedling Residence Hall. An investigation revealed that a washing-machine belt in the basement began to smoke. Clayton Fire Department responded to the scene. There was no apparent damage to the building.

1:37 p.m. --The foreman for Rock Hill Mechanical reported the theft of a welding machine from building No. 3 in the Small Group Housing construction site. The machine had been secured to a support beam with a chain lock. No damage was evident on the lock or chain. The machine is valued at $5,000.

May 13

4:25 p.m. --The victim stated that an unknown person(s) stole two pictures from a display at the Antiques Show in the Field House. Total loss is valued at $990.

10:38 p.m. --A chair was set on fire with lighter fluid and torch oil. The fire was put out with an extinguisher. There were no injuries.

Additionally, University Police responded to seven reports of theft, two reports of automobile accidents, one report of vandalism and one report of a liquor violation.

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