Entry of the Week:
Wednesday, Feb. 4
1:26 p.m.
The manager of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Center notified Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) that a male attempted to steal items from the store and when someone tried to stop him, the subject threw the items and started hitting himself in the head. A co-worker followed the subject and reported that he was walking with approximately five other males down Huntington Avenue towards Ruggles Station. Officers responded and checked the area but did not locate them. A report was filed.
Monday, Feb. 2
1:43 p.m.
The manager of the Wollaston’s Market in Marino Center reported that they detained a shoplifter who attempted to steal a $4 protein bar. NUPD officers responded and spoke with the student who had two prior incidents with the department. A report was filed.
2:18 p.m.
A student contacted NUPD explaining that she had received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and requesting she send money. She believed it was a scam but the student had already sent $1,600 through Money Gram. Money Gram was contacted but is unable to reverse the transaction independently. A report was filed.
4:23 p.m.
A student reported her wallet went missing from West Village A on Saturday, Jan. 31. Several charges appeared on her credit card on Monday. A report was filed.
Tuesday, Feb. 3
1:15 p.m.
A student reported her backpack with her wallet and laptop inside was stolen while left unattended in the Forsyth Building for approximately 20 minutes. A report was filed.
5:11 p.m.
A student reported that she answered an ad for a secretary job and was asked to wire money to an account before she could apply. She also received consent forms and additional letters from the same unidentified person. A report was filed.
Wednesday, Feb. 4
12:14 p.m.
NUPD is investigating an assault involving a Northeastern staff member.
1:52 p.m.
While an NUPD officer was responding to an attempted shoplifting at Marino Center the Wollaston’s Market manager informed the officer that at approximately 1 p.m. that day a student had paid for a large French fry with his Husky Card but concealed chicken tenders and a drink.
3:03 p.m.
A student reported that between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. her wallet was stolen from Panera Bread. A report was filed.
3:50 p.m.
A staff member reported to NUPD that his university-owned iPad was stolen during the Beanpot Game at TD Garden. A report was filed.
6:37 p.m.
A student reported his iPhone 6 was stolen from the indoor quad area of Curry Student Center while it was left unattended. The phone was not equipped with tracking software. A report was filed.
Thursday, Feb. 5
9:02 a.m.
The assistant director of advancement initiatives reported that on Wednesday at 10 a.m. she parked her vehicle in the Columbus Garage next to an SUV that was still occupied and parked over the line. When she returned to her vehicle at the end of the day, she noticed that her car had been keyed. She believes the occupant of the other car may have been responsible. A report was filed.
4:11 p.m.
An NU staff member reported that she left her office in Lake Hall unlocked while she was making copies in a room down the hall. When she returned, her laptop and cell phone had been stolen. The staff member also reported seeing a college-aged male in the area. Officers checked the area for the suspect but did not find him. A report was filed.
11:41 p.m.
Astudent reported excessive noise coming from an apartmenton 132 Hemenway Street. NUPD officers responded and heard the loud music on arrival. Officers spoke to astudent who agreed to turn the music down for the night.
Saturday, Feb. 7
12:43 a.m.
Loud music coming from the lower level of 69 Gainsborough Street was reported and believed to be coming from a student apartment. Boston Police Department (BPD) was notified and arrived to speak with the two student residents. They agreed to turn the music down and send their guests home.
