Compiled by Sarah Henry, News Correspondent
Entry of the Week: Saturday, May 18, 4:33 a.m.
A proctor in Stetson East reported an older man in the lobby of the building dropping items on the floor and bothering the Curry Student Center employees. The man, described as wearing a white floral shirt and having blue hair, appeared to be intoxicated. The RSO supervisor called and stated the man was now seated in the dining hall crying. Officers responded and determined he was not affiliated with the university. The man stated he asked a man in front of a liquor store to buy him some vodka, and was punched in the head and robbed an hour before. The man stated he was staying with a female Northeastern student. Officers spoke to the student and another friend, who state they were drinking with the subject earlier when he became severely intoxicated. They stated they had him sleep on the couch and he left the area at an unknown time. Boston EMS responded but the man refused transport. NUPD discovered that the man had attempted to cook chicken on the stove in the kitchen of the dining hall and had contaminated the food thawing for Saturday’s meals. He also spilled oil all over the kitchen. NUPD alerted the dining hall staff that the food could not be used. At 5:30 a.m., there were numerous emergency calls placed that a man in front of 106 St. Stephen St. was screaming and buzzing every apartment in the building. Officers responded and found the same man, who had gained access to the first floor. He was removed from the building and sent on his way with a final warning.
Monday, May 6
10:07 a.m.
A Northeastern student reported she was harassed by two other Northeastern students on campus.
10:08 a.m.
A detective from Northeastern University Department of Public Safety (NUPD) reported that the Office of University Advancement has been receiving continued emails and telephone calls from a man not affiliated with the university. No further details were released.
11:45 a.m.
A person unaffiliated with the university reported she had been physically assaulted and had her hair pulled by her boyfriend. Officers stopped a man matching the description across from 650 Columbus Ave. The suspect was placed into custody for domestic abuse and Boston Police Department (BPD) assumed jurisdiction.
4:45 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported dropping her wallet along Tremont Street near Estelle’s in the South End. She stated that she retraced her steps after discovering the wallet was missing and now believes it was stolen.
6 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported his bicycle was stolen from Speare Place either the night before or that morning. They bicycle was a gray and black Giant mountain bike, valued at $350.
6:48 p.m.
An officer reported speaking with a woman not affiliated with the university, who was feeling dizzy and lightheaded. The woman stated she was diabetic and had not been taking her medication. Boston EMS responded and transported the woman to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
7:24 p.m.
An officer reported checking an open window of a first floor room in Davenport B Commons, and observing a man sleeping in the area. The man, who is not affiliated with the university, was placed into custody for trespassing.
10:13 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported his mother’s wallet was stolen while they were shopping in the area around Back Bay and Copley Square. His mother had already departed on a plane and was unable to file a report in person.
Tuesday, May 7
1:44 a.m.
A proctor in Stetson West reported a man sleeping in the rear lobby. Officers spoke to a homeless man, who was issued a warning and sent on his way.
5:32 a.m.
A Northeastern student called, complaining of kidney stones. The student was escorted to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the RD was notified.
11:17 a.m.
A Northeastern staff member reported graffiti on the wall in Ell Hall near room 304, where the Star of David is hanging. Officers reported a “7.4” was written inside the star, and a pitchfork was drawn above it. BPD confirmed that this was a gang tagging and was not anti-semitic. A work order was placed.
Wednesday, May 8
10:27 a.m.
Officers stopped a man near the architecture studio who was attempting to steal a bike. The man, who is not affiliated with the university, attempted to resist and was arrested. The bike was stored at NUPD headquarters.
2:15 p.m.
Officers responded to a report of five or six high school-aged people being loud and disruptive on the first floor of the Curry Student Center. Officers spoke with the students and sent them on their way.
6:19 p.m.
Boston Police reported an incident on St. Stephen Street in which two men stole a paper bag containing Converse shoes from a person with no Northeastern affiliation and fled towards Opera Place. An NUPD officer later located the stolen property in an alley behind St. Stephen Street. BPD responded and took possession of the property.
6:39 p.m.
A Northeastern staff member reported that she left her iPhone in her office in Hurtig Hall unattended for a short period of time. When she returned, she found her iPhone missing.
Thursday, May 9
12:39 a.m.
A Northeastern student left her wallet on the counter at Symphony Market. She returned an hour later, and was told by employees that a man had walked in and taken it. The student contacted both BPD and NUPD. The wallet contained $14, a debit card, her driver’s license, social security card and her Husky Card. Officers later stopped a man with no Northeastern affiliation matching the given description, and located the wallet. The wallet was returned to the student.
8:15 a.m.
A Northeastern student left a textbook and pencil case in a classroom in Behrakis Hall overnight. When he returned the next day, the book and pencil case were gone.
3:30 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported his unattended laptop was stolen from his lab room in Mugar Life Sciences Building. Another student reported seeing a young male enter and leave the lab. The MacBook stolen was valued at $3,000.
Friday, May 10
9:53 a.m.
A staff member reported his iPhone stolen from the entrance of the Egan Center. It had been left unattended to charge.
11:40 a.m.
A facilities staff member reported a suspicious-looking black bag near a parking meter by The Boston House of Pizza. Officers responded and were told by a witness that a homeless male had placed the bag at that location 10-15 minutes before, when he went inside to use the restroom. The man then left without retrieving the bag.
12:40 p.m.
Officers were approached by a passerby stating there was a suspicious-looking man on the corner of Opera Place and Huntington Avenue, who appeared to be intoxicated. Officers located the man, who is not affiliated with the university. The man was going in and out of consciousness and officers called Boston EMS. EMS cleared the man and officers took him into custody on an active warrant.
7:35 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported his laptop stolen from Mugar Hall. The student stated he left the laptop in an access code-secured closet overnight.
Saturday, May 11
10:02 p.m.
An officer reported gang related graffiti on the rear door of a building on Huntington Avenue.
12:14 p.m.
A Vanguard employee reported that a person not affiliated with the university became angry and broke the gate arm next to the cashier booth at Renaissance Parking Garage. An officer responded and spoke with him before sending him on his way.
Monday, May 13
12:51 a.m.
BPD reported a man and woman had robbed a woman of her cellphone on Columbus Avenue. The pair then fled on foot towards Tremont Street. Officers responded and checked the area, but did not find anything.
1:13 a.m.
An NUPD officer was informed by the store clerk at College Convenience that two men who had just left the store had displayed a handgun. The men were last seen going down Gainsborough Street towards Our House East. The man with the firearm is reported to have taken the firearm from a backpack and placed it on the counter. He then put the firearm back in his backpack and left the store as the officer entered. BPD assumed jurisdiction.
Tuesday, May 14
1:11 a.m.
A woman entered the MBTA Transit Police substation near the architecture studio and stated that her husband had just struck her. Officers spoke to the husband, who is not affiliated with the university, and found he had three charges on his record. The woman refused all medical treatment from EMS but did wish to go to the hospital. She was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital and the man was placed into custody for domestic assault and battery.
8:27 a.m.
A Northeastern student reported the passenger side window of her vehicle was smashed while her car was parked in the North Lot. Her Garmin GPS was stolen.
3:19 p.m.
Transit police reported a group of eight or nine young men had stolen the cell phone of a woman with no university affiliation while she was standing on the train platform at Ruggles Station. The men were last seen fleeing the station towards Annunciation Road.
7:25 p.m.
A woman not affiliated with the university came into NUPD headquarters and stated she had her cell phone taken out of her hand on Columbus Avenue by a man who then got on a scooter with another man. The two men fled down a side street towards Tremont Street. The woman did not want to stay in the area, and stated she would file a report with BPD. Officers checked the area with negative results and relayed the description of the subjects to BPD.
Wednesday, May 15
10:01 a.m.
A Northeastern student reported that his Specialized bike, dark maroon with gold accents, was stolen from the bike racks on Columbus Avenue outside of Douglass Park.
5:16 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported her locker in the basement of Ell Hall was broken into and her Dell laptop was stolen. Officers responded and reported no sign of forced entry. The laptop was later recovered.
6:15 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported his laptop was stolen from his locker in the basement of Ell Hall. Officers responded and reported no sign of forced entry. The laptop was later recovered.
Thursday, May 16
7:02 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported three men had entered the same stall in the restroom of the International Village basement. Officers spoke to the three men, who are not affiliated with the university. They stated they were waiting for a train, but wanted to use the bathroom. They claim they were told by the proctor to use the restrooms in the basement. Officers confiscated a knife, spoon, needles and a glass pipe. The men were given trespass warnings and escorted from the area. Officers informed the proctors that the restrooms in the basement are not for public use. The RSO supervisor was also notified.
7:59 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported that he felt unsafe living in his apartment, due to his suitemate’s unusual behavior. The student is aware that his roommate has had previous hospitalizations for psychological issues. Officers responded, and report that the student stated he was not in fear for his safety, but did not like living with his roommate. Officers determined that there is no threat to any of the students and referred the student to Residential Life.
Friday, May 17
1:47 a.m.
Officers responded to a report of a highly intoxicated woman who was semi-conscious and vomiting on Symphony Road. The officers reported speaking with a 21-year-old student. She was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by EMS and her RD was notified.
6:19 a.m.
A facilities employee reported that his vehicle was broken into. Officers responded and reported that two iPods were taken from the vehicle. There was no sign of forced entry and the owner may have left the vehicle unlocked overnight.
2:50 p.m.
An NUPD officer reported a man attempting to steal a bike from the bike rack outside International Village. The man, who is not affiliated with the university, was placed into custody for attempted larceny.
9:25 p.m.
An RA in Douglass Park reported the smell of marijuana coming from a room in the building. Officers responded and reported three students were smoking cigarettes.
Saturday, May 18
10:15 a.m.
A Northeastern student reported her wallet was stolen from a friend’s apartment on Symphony Road. She reported a small gathering was taking place when four unknown men showed up. When she realized her wallet was missing, the men left immediately.
Sunday, May 19
4:45 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported his Specialized road bike was stolen from his apartment on Parker Hill Avenue.
7:44 p.m.
A Northeastern student reported her laptop was stolen from her locker at the Marino Center. An officer responded and reported no damage to the locker or lock. The laptop may have been taken from the student’s off-campus workplace during the day.
