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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

CRIME LOG: JAN. 16 – JAN. 22

 

Compiled by Stephanie Eisemann, news staff

Crime of the Week: Tuesday, Jan. 17

2:48 p.m.

An employee of Rebecca’s Cafe called to report a fight in the basement of Churchill Hall between two other employees. The caller stated she was able to break up the fight, after which one man left the area. Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) responded and reported no immediate threat, but one of the subjects had threatened to come back with a gun. A report was filed.

Monday, Jan. 16

5:20 a.m.

NUPD received a call from the Residential Safety Office stating the proctor in Loftman Hall was with a male subject who was dating a Northeastern University (NU) resident of the building. The subject stated his girlfriend signed a stranger, who was in need of help, into the building and he was concerned about her well-being. NUPD responded and reported the female student had found an intoxicated man in the hallway and had agreed to let him stay in her room. NUPD reported the man was an NU student who also resides in the building, but was under 21 years old. He was escorted to his residence. A report was filed.

5:51 p.m.

An NU student called to report a group of approximately six to seven high school-aged students on the ground floor of the Curry Student Center causing a disturbance and throwing objects. NUPD responded and reported locating the group, which agreed to leave the area.  

Tuesday, Jan. 17

1:41 p.m.

An NU staff member called to report a man sleeping in front of the door of 271 Huntington Ave. with a shopping cart and requested he be removed. NUPD responded and found the man was intoxicated. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded and reported they would not be transporting the subject. A short while later, a caller reported the subject came back screaming profanity. NUPD responded but was unable to locate the subject. Boston Police Department (BPD) was made aware of the situation. A report was filed.

4:20 p.m.

NUPD reported confiscating a fake ID belonging to an NU student. A report was filed.

4:24 p.m.

An NU student called to report his clothes were stolen from the laundry room of Davenport A the day before. A report was filed.

6:24 p.m.

An NU student reported an unattended moving bin, containing shoes from Dec. 20, was stolen from outside a room in Davenport A. A report was filed.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

2:11 a.m.

NUPD reported graffiti on the side doors of Matthews Arena facing the T-wall. Facilities was notified and a report was filed.

11:42 a.m.

The manager of Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Center called to report he was detaining a cooperative shoplifter. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the NU student who was banned from both markets and sent on her way. A report was filed.

12:35 p.m.

An NU student reported she was hit by a car the day prior to report on the corner of Forsyth Street and Huntington Avenue. NUPD responded and reported the student was not injured. A report was filed.

12:55 p.m.

An NU staff member called to report two parties in the bookstore acting suspicious. NUPD responded and reported the individuals did not steal anything, but seemed to be scanning the place. A report was filed.

3:35 p.m.

BPD reported a robbery in progress at the corner of Westland Avenue and Burbank Street. BPD then reported the subject was making his way through an alley in the area of Hemenway Street. NUPD responded and reported attempting to stop the suspect at the corner of Gainsborough and St. Stephen streets. After a brief foot chase NUPD was able to place the suspect, unaffiliated with NU, under arrest. BPD arrived and assumed jurisdiction, reporting the suspect had several warrants and will additionally be charged for unarmed robbery. A report was filed.

Thursday, Jan. 19

1:59 p.m.

The manager of Wollaston’s Center in the Marino Center called to report he was detaining an NU student for shoplifting. NUPD responded and reported the student was cooperative, banning her from both markets and sending her on her way. A report was filed.

2:32 p.m.

An NU staff member called to report the larceny of an electronic access code from a textbook in the bookstore. NUPD responded and reported the staff member spoke to the company which stated an NU student redeemed the code. A report was filed.

2:35 p.m.

An NU student called to report $200 was stolen from the Cabot Athletic Sports Services. NUPD responded and reported two other parties who had items stolen. A report was filed.

4:55 p.m.

An NU student reported her unattended iPhone 6 was stolen from Snell Library. NUPD responded and reported the student had unsuccessfully attempted to track the phone, which had been turned off. A report was filed.

9:36 p.m.

An NU student called to report several items stolen from his room in East Village when he left for winter break. A report was filed.

Friday, Jan. 20

1:35 p.m.

An NU student called to report his bicycle was stolen from Speare Place. A report was filed.

5:59 p.m.

An NU student called to report her white diamond watch was stolen from Davenport A. A report was filed.

9:13 p.m.

An RA in West Village H called to report the smell of marijuana from one of the residences. NUPD responded and spoke to an NU student who stated he was 21 years old and had been smoking in his room prior to their arrival. NUPD noted remnant of unsmoked marijuana under an ounce inside the room. The RA was advised the incident was a housing issue, not a criminal issue, due to the small amount of the substance.

11:45 p.m.

An RA called to report he believed an NU student in International Village was intoxicated and had a bloody nose. NUPD responded and located the student lying face down by his door with vomit on him. EMS was notified and transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for further evaluation. The Residence Director (RD) was notified and a report was filed.

Saturday, Jan. 21

1:08 a.m.

An East Village Resident Assistant called to report an intoxicated student on the floor outside of the building. The student was reported to be conscious and alert, but vomiting. NUPD responded and requested EMS, which transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD was notified and a report was filed.

1:20 a.m.

The proctor of West Village G called to report four intoxicated women in the lobby trying to get into the building. NUPD responded and reported one NU student had vomited in the lobby. Cleaning services were notified and NUPD requested EMS, which transported the subject to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD on duty was notified and a report was filed.

2:23 a.m.

A subject called to report her friend, an NU student, was passed out but breathing in the lobby of Stetson West. NUPD responded and requested EMS, which transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD was notified and a report was filed.

2:28 a.m.

BPD reported being flagged down by a subject unaffiliated with NU stating he had just heard shots fired in the area of Tremont and Davenport streets. NUPD responded and searched the area, finding shell casings on the corner of the two streets. BPD reported two individuals, possible victims of the shooting, showed up at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center with gunshot wounds. The suspect fled on foot down Tremont Street. NUPD checked available camera footage with negative results. BPD assumed jurisdiction.

Sunday, Jan. 22

2:07 a.m.

An NU student called to report her friend, another student, hit her on Cunard Street. The subject reported she was not injured but concerned as her friend was intoxicated. BPD was notified and NUPD spoke with the caller. NUPD requested EMS which transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. A report was filed.

10:09 a.m.

A subject unaffiliated with NU called to report his unattended laptop was stolen from the food court of Curry Student Center near Popeyes. NUPD responded and reported the subject went to the restroom and upon his return his laptop was gone. A report was filed.

1:22 p.m.

An NU student called to report her laundry was stolen from a dryer in International Village. NUPD responded and reported the student placed her laundry in the machine at approximately 1:30 p.m. and upon returning at 4:30 p.m. a few of her items were gone.

9:10 p.m.

An NU student called to report her two debit cards and Georgia driver’s license were stolen from her unattended jacket inside the Egan Center. NUPD responded and a report was filed.

9:28 p.m.

NUPD reported finding damaged and broken exit signs on the floor of West Village F. Facilities was notified and a report was filed.

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