Campus Security

Crime Watch

The Elmhurst College Crime Watch is a publication distributed twice a month listing incidents that occur on campus. The purpose of the Crime Watch is to keep College community members informed so they can better safeguard themselves and their belongings.

January 16-31, 2012

January 16 HARASSMENT…A student reported that another student accessed emails and personal photos of the victim from an e-mail account.  The offender was identified and the situation was resolved. 

January 18 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE…A student reported that money was taken from his JayPass by a laundry machine while the student was gone over break.  Investigation revealed a temporary system error.  The money was refunded to the student.   

January 19 HARASSMENT…A student reported receiving harassing text messages from another student.  The offender was identified and referred to the campus judicial process.  

January 22 DISORDERLY CONDUCT…A staff member reported that a commuter student was being disruptive in Dinkmeyer Hall and was asked to leave the building.   The offender left without incident. 

January 22 ALCOHOL LAW VIOLATION…Campus Security responded to a report of underage drinking in Schick Hall.  The offender was identified, arrested and transported to Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. 

January 24 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY…A staff member reported that person(s) unknown made a long curvy scratch on the top of the piano in Hammerschmidt Chapel.  Campus Security is investigating. 

January 25 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY…A staff member reported some damage to a garbage can.  The damage was accidental, the result of a class activity.  The damage was repaired.

January 26 DRUG LAW VIOALTION…A staff member reported finding a container of synthetic marijuana in a bathroom in Niebuhr Hall.  Campus Security is investigating. 

Campus Security responded to:
•  1 medical emergency; 0 requiring ambulance response.
•  1 motor vehicle accident; no injuries reported.