The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 6-19. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu.
Oct. 9
9:03 p.m. — An officer observed two people walking through campus carrying a 6-foot-long cardboard tube with Nancy Farmer political signs. The two were stopped and both claimed to be students. One displayed a WUSTL student ID card that was faded, the other had no type of ID. Both finally admitted that they had no affiliation with the University and had obtained the ID card from a University student the night before. Both subjects were escorted from the campus without incident. An investigation is continuing.
Oct. 11
10:57 a.m. — A transportation supervisor reported 16 traffic signs and two barricades were taken from various points on the Hilltop Campus. These signs and barricades were used for the presidential debate. The theft occurred between midnight Oct. 8 and 6:30 a.m. Oct. 11. Total value is estimated at $849. An investigation is continuing.
Oct. 12
5:44 p.m. — A student reported a backpack stolen from Goldfarb Hall between 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. No witnesses or suspects could be located. Total loss is estimated at $205. An investigation is continuing.
9:07 p.m. — A person stated that an unknown person took $120 out of a wallet that was inside his jacket, which had been secured in a locker in the Athletic Complex. An investigation is continuing.
Additionally, University Police responded to nine larcenies, five lost articles, four auto accidents, three property damage, three alarms, two suspicious persons and one report each of judicial violation and trespassing.