The following incidents were reported to University Police Oct. 20-27. 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. 20
9:07 a.m. — A contractor from Helmkamp Construction reported his company van was broken into and tools were stolen. The vehicle was parked on the south side of Simon Hall and the theft occurred between 7:30-8:30 a.m. At the same time, a suspicious person was reported hiding boxes in the bushes along Forsyth Boulevard just south of the theft location. The tools were recovered and the suspect was taken into custody.
Oct. 25
2:29 p.m. — A student reported that his laptop computer was taken from a room in Park Residence Hall. Both the main suite door and the individual room door were unlocked. The theft occurred between 10 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Total loss is estimated at $900. An investigation is continuing.
5:40 p.m. — A student reported that an unattended laptop computer was missing upon the owner’s return to a room in Mudd Residence Hall. The theft occurred between 12:25-2:25 p.m. Total loss is estimated at $3,500. An investigation is continuing.
Crime alert
On Oct. 26, the University Police issued the following crime alert:
There have been several recent vehicle break-ins in parking lots on the east end of campus. In several of these cases, tools or other force have been used to gain entry to the vehicle, and stereos or other items of value have been stolen. These break-ins fit a pattern of similar incidents in communities surrounding the campus.
Precautions:
• Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to University Police at 935-5555 or go to the nearest emergency telephone.
• If you hear a vehicle alarm, contact police immediately.
• Do not leave expensive property such as CDs, purses, radar detectors, cellular phones and portable stereos in plain view in your vehicle. Lock them in your trunk or take them with you.
• Lock your vehicle.
Response:
• Report suspicious activities/persons immediately to the University Police at 935-5555 or via Blue Light Emergency Telephone.
• Contact University Police if you have any information that might assist in this investigation.
Additionally, University Police responded to five larcenies, two parking violations and one report each of fire, auto accident, alarm, trespassing, burglary and solicitors on campus.