The Elmhurst College Crime Watch is a publication distributed twice a month of incidents that occur on campus. The purpose of the Crime Watch is to keep the College community informed so they can better safe guard themselves and their belongings.
November 1-15, 2009
November 2 THEFT…Campus Security noticed that one of the frames that holds emergency procedures in Dinkmeyer Hall was ripped off the wall. The item will be replaced and the cost charged to Dinkmeyer Hall residents.
November 4 VANDALISM…A staff member from the music department reported that several new music stands were damaged and broken. Campus Security is investigating.
November 4 THREAT…At 2:30pm, Campus Security was notified that a staff member received a threatening phone call from a former student’s family member. Campus Security is investigating.
November 5 DISORDERLY CONDUCT…At 7:19 p.m., Campus Security received a report of a male in the library making obscene gestures in the computer lab. The Elmhurst Police and Campus Security searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
November 6 MISSING PERSON…At 12:55 a.m., a student contacted Campus Security to report her roommate missing. The missing student normally returns home from work at 10:30pm and was not home yet and not answering phone calls. Around 9am, the missing student reported to Campus Security she was fine and staying with relatives.
November 6 THEFT…At 2:19 p.m., a student reported that his EC bicycle was stolen the first week of September. Campus Security is investigating.
November 7 ODOR INVESTIGATION…At 12:10 AM, a member of Residence Life reported smelling marijuana in Dinkmeyer Hall. Campus Security investigated and was unable to locate the source of the odor.
November 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON…At 12:33 AM, Campus Security noticed a student banging on a door in Dinkmeyer Hall. The student was visiting students in Dinkmeyer but was at the wrong room. Residence Life will follow up with the individuals involved.
November 9 DISTURBANCE…At 3:05 p.m., Campus Security received a call that a couple was verbally fighting outside of West Hall. Campus Security located the individuals and the situation was resolved.
November 9 ODOR INVESIGATION…At 10:01 p.m., Campus Security received a report of the smell of marijuana in Dinkmeyer Hall. The room was located and the offenders identified. Referred to Residence Life for Campus Judicial Action.
November 10 DISTURBANCE…A staff member reported that a non-student disrupted her classroom. Campus Security identified the offender who was then escorted off campus and instructed not to return.
November 11 DISORDERLY CONDUCT…At 12:57 a.m., Campus Security responded to Niebuhr Hall for a report of writing on a door decoration. Campus Security investigated and the offender was identified. Referred to the Dean of Students for Campus Judicial Action.
November 12 THEFT…A student reported to Campus Security that his backpack was taken on November 10, 2009, on or about 5:30 p.m. from the Cafeteria in the Frick Center. He left the backpack on the floor and went to the washroom. Campus Security is investigating.
November 13 BURLGARY…Campus Security received a report that a students car was entered by unknown person(s) (the doors were not locked) and items thrown around the car. Upon further investigation, several cars were entered (all with unlocked doors) in the West Hall parking lot. The Clarendon Hills Police Department apprehended the suspects earlier in the evening. A report was filed with the Elmhurst Police Department.
Campus Security responded to:
• 1 activated fire alarm (no actual fire);
• 1 motor vehicle accident (no injuries reported);
• 4 medical emergencies; 3 requiring ambulance response.
November 2 THEFT…Campus Security noticed that one of the frames that holds emergency procedures in Dinkmeyer Hall was ripped off the wall. The item will be replaced and the cost charged to Dinkmeyer Hall residents.
November 4 VANDALISM…A staff member from the music department reported that several new music stands were damaged and broken. Campus Security is investigating.
November 4 THREAT…At 2:30pm, Campus Security was notified that a staff member received a threatening phone call from a former student’s family member. Campus Security is investigating.
November 5 DISORDERLY CONDUCT…At 7:19 p.m., Campus Security received a report of a male in the library making obscene gestures in the computer lab. The Elmhurst Police and Campus Security searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
November 6 MISSING PERSON…At 12:55 a.m., a student contacted Campus Security to report her roommate missing. The missing student normally returns home from work at 10:30pm and was not home yet and not answering phone calls. Around 9am, the missing student reported to Campus Security she was fine and staying with relatives.
November 6 THEFT…At 2:19 p.m., a student reported that his EC bicycle was stolen the first week of September. Campus Security is investigating.
November 7 ODOR INVESTIGATION…At 12:10 AM, a member of Residence Life reported smelling marijuana in Dinkmeyer Hall. Campus Security investigated and was unable to locate the source of the odor.
November 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON…At 12:33 AM, Campus Security noticed a student banging on a door in Dinkmeyer Hall. The student was visiting students in Dinkmeyer but was at the wrong room. Residence Life will follow up with the individuals involved.
November 9 DISTURBANCE…At 3:05 p.m., Campus Security received a call that a couple was verbally fighting outside of West Hall. Campus Security located the individuals and the situation was resolved.
November 9 ODOR INVESIGATION…At 10:01 p.m., Campus Security received a report of the smell of marijuana in Dinkmeyer Hall. The room was located and the offenders identified. Referred to Residence Life for Campus Judicial Action.
November 10 DISTURBANCE…A staff member reported that a non-student disrupted her classroom. Campus Security identified the offender who was then escorted off campus and instructed not to return.
November 11 DISORDERLY CONDUCT…At 12:57 a.m., Campus Security responded to Niebuhr Hall for a report of writing on a door decoration. Campus Security investigated and the offender was identified. Referred to the Dean of Students for Campus Judicial Action.
November 12 THEFT…A student reported to Campus Security that his backpack was taken on November 10, 2009, on or about 5:30 p.m. from the Cafeteria in the Frick Center. He left the backpack on the floor and went to the washroom. Campus Security is investigating.
November 13 BURLGARY…Campus Security received a report that a students car was entered by unknown person(s) (the doors were not locked) and items thrown around the car. Upon further investigation, several cars were entered (all with unlocked doors) in the West Hall parking lot. The Clarendon Hills Police Department apprehended the suspects earlier in the evening. A report was filed with the Elmhurst Police Department.
Campus Security responded to:
• 1 activated fire alarm (no actual fire);
• 1 motor vehicle accident (no injuries reported);
• 4 medical emergencies; 3 requiring ambulance response.
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