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Crime Log: Oct. 5 – Oct. 11

Compiled by Stephanie Eisemann, news staff

Entry of the Week: Saturday, Oct. 10
5:45 p.m.
A Northeastern University (NU) student reported that a male tried to steal her backpack at the computer bar in Shillman Hall. The student and a friend chased the subject and caught up with him at Lake Hall. The Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) responded and spoke to the male, who was unaffiliated with Northeastern. He was arrested for larceny and a warrant at 5:47 p.m. Police later found that subject had given them his twin brother’s information, and his real identity was revealed during fingerprinting. He had eight outstanding warrants and was in possession of counterfeit money.

Monday, Oct. 5
12:45 p.m.
An NUPD officer was approached by a university staff member reporting that his iPhone 6+ and Samsung Galaxy cell phones were stolen from West Village H. The victim saw a man in his 30s leaving the area with what he believed to be his property. The devices were last tracked to the Parker and Ruggles Streets area. Officers were unable to find a man fitting the staff member’s description. A report was filed.

11:26 p.m.
A Resident Adviser (RA) in Speare Hall reported a phallic symbol drawn on a door on the fourth floor of the building. A sexual harassment report was filed.

Tuesday, Oct. 6
1:30 p.m.
An NU alumna reported that, while she was a student, she attempted to get Comcast and was informed she could not because she already had the service in her name at a different residence. She had never lived in the residence in question. A report was filed.

2:14 p.m.
An NU student reported that his diamond earrings were stolen while in Cabot Gym. A report was filed.

4:41 p.m.
An NU staff member reported he had locked his moped on Forsyth Street on Tuesday morning and returned to find the front end damaged and the lock potentially tampered with. A report was filed.

7:56 p.m.
An NU student reported her wallet was stolen from the Qdoba restaurant in White Hall when left unattended. A report was filed.

Wednesday, Oct. 7
9:25 a.m.
The manager of the Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Center notified NUPD that he noticed a theft take place while reviewing surveillance footage. He saw a female hide a yogurt and drink under her hoodie while paying for bananas. The subject paid for the bananas with her Husky Card. A report was filed.

5:34 p.m.
NUPD checked the Fenway area for illegal activity and reported stopping four Wentworth Institute of Technology students on suspicion of marijuana use. They ran background checks on the four students with negative results and confiscated over two ounces of marijuana and a scale. Wentworth police were notified but declined jurisdiction. The students will be summonsed at a later date. A report was filed.

8:38 p.m.
An NU student reported losing her wallet in Snell Library and finding it at 8:30 p.m. It was missing her Husky Card, $160, a $50 gift card and a Charlie Card with $30 of credit. A report was filed.

Thursday, Oct. 8
9:37 a.m.
The manager of the Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Center notified NUPD that they were detaining a male shoplifter who was currently cooperative. NUPD responded and collected the NU student’s information before checking him for priors with positive results. The student was banned from both the Marino and West Village B Wollaston’s Markets.

12:47 p.m.
An Access and Privileges Coordinator reported a couple had been arguing with each other in Snell Library for some time. The parties had been seen walking around the building and were last seen in the basement area. NUPD checked the area with negative results but spoke with a witness who saw the female party physically push the male several times. A report was filed.

2:45 p.m.
NUPD reported speaking with an NU student who reported her former roommate slashed her car tires in December while the vehicle was parked in the Renaissance Parking Garage. A report was filed.

7:19 p.m.
An NU faculty member reported leaving her purse unattended in Lake Hall for approximately one hour and returning to her office to find it missing. A report was filed.

Friday, Oct. 9
1:29 a.m.
A proctor in International Village reported a resident was intoxicated and requested someone check on her. NUPD responded and located the female in her room. She was conscious and alert but uncooperative. EMS was requested and arrived at 2:03 a.m., but declined to transport the student. She planned to stay overnight with her friend, who said she would call NUPD if her condition changed throughout the night.

10:12 a.m.
The manager of the Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Center notified NUPD that while viewing surveillance footage, he noticed a shoplifter stealing from the store at 1:52 p.m. on Thursday. A report was filed.

10:25 a.m.
NUPD checked on a male who was about to engage in drug activity near the playground in Carter Park. Additional officers responded and collected the information of the man, who was unaffiliated with NU. He was found to have an active warrant from Worcester District Court and was arrested at 10:38 a.m.

11:38 a.m.
NUPD responded to a general fire alarm at Davenport A and noticed alcohol containers in plain view in a room. The three resident students poured out the contents and a report was filed.

11:33 p.m.
An NU student reported an intoxicated female on the sidewalk in front of 136 Hemenway St.  NUPD responded and requested EMS, which transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The Residence Director (RD) on call was notified and officers spoke to the student’s boyfriend who admitted to drinking and providing alcohol to the subject. NUPD escorted the boyfriend to his residence in East Village and confiscated two handles of vodka and one handle of Jack Daniels. The female student was provided a return escort at 2:36 a.m. A report was filed.

Saturday, Oct. 10
4:12 a.m.
A caller reported a female in Speare Place who had passed out but awoke and was vomiting. NUPD responded and spoke to the student, who was conscious but not alert. EMS transported the student to Tufts Medical Center. The RD on call was notified.

Sunday, Oct. 11
12:46 a.m.
NUPD reported hearing Boston Police Department (BPD) report a female, who was shocked in the head with a stun gun. NUPD responded and spoke to the NU student who was conscious and alert. She informed police a group of three or four juveniles had shocked her and fled as she was walking on Columbus Avenue in front of the Renaissance Parking Garage. BPD checked the area with negative results. EMS transported the victim to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the RD on call was notified.

2:03 a.m.
NUPD reported an intoxicated male on Forsyth Street in front of White Hall who was semi-conscious and semi-alert. EMS arrived at 2:11 a.m. and transported the NU student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD was notified.

2:58 a.m.
A caller from Davenport A requested services for his friend, an NU student who was intoxicated and passed out in his apartment. NUPD responded and requested EMS, which arrived at 3:35 a.m. to transport the female student to Boston Medical Center. The RD was notified.

3:43 a.m.
A Residential Safety Office (RSO) supervisor received a call reporting an NU student who was intoxicated and unsteady on his feet. The student had just been signed into Speare Hall by a resident. NUPD checked the room of the resident with negative results but located the student and reported he was conscious, alert and not in need of medical attention. The underaged student signed a medical waiver and planned on staying in his room for the night.

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