Compiled by Stephanie Eisemann, news staff
Crime of the Week: Thursday, July 28
4:20 p.m.
A Residence Director reported a man on Speare Place beating his chest and yelling. Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) responded and found the subject, unaffiliated with Northeastern University (NU), had a positive criminal history and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The man was taken into custody at 4:27 p.m. The subject was also found to be in possession of a laptop he could not prove ownership for, and will be charged with receiving stolen property over $250. A report was filed.
Monday, July 25
12:52 p.m.
An NU student reported receiving phone calls from someone claiming to be from the International Revenue Service (IRS) who was demanding personal information. A report was filed.
2:29 p.m.
An NU student reported being threatened by another NU student on Cunard Street. A report was filed.
Tuesday, July 26
8:09 a.m.
An NU staff member told NUPD a student had been hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Forsyth Street and Huntington Avenue. Boston Police Department (BPD) was notified. The staff member reported the student was up and walking but wanted to be evaluated. NUPD responded to the site, where the Boston Fire Department was on the scene. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) also responded and transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The driver was identified as an NU staff member with an active license and registration. A report was filed.
10:04 a.m.
An NU student reported his bicycle was stolen from the bike racks outside Richards Hall on Thursday, July 21. A report was filed.
10:04 a.m.
An NU parent reported leaving a shopping bag containing a Michael Kors purse and two pairs of sandals unattended on campus on Monday, July 25. The items were later stolen and a report was filed.
4:36 p.m.
NUPD received several calls about a man in a verbal argument with a woman in the North Lot. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the man on St. Stephen Street. The NU student said the argument was with his girlfriend, a former NU student, and was only verbal. NUPD later made contact with the girlfriend on Hemenway Street and confirmed the same. Both parties were sent on their way and a report was filed.
9:26 p.m.
An NU alumni reported his unattended cell phone was stolen from the Marino Center. A report was filed.
9:26 p.m.
An individual, unaffiliated with NU, reported his unattended camera was stolen from the Marino Center. A report was filed.
11:25 p.m.
An NU student reported receiving a text message from the Bank of China stating her Bank of China Master Card had been used fraudulently two times in Saudi Arabia at a total of about $2,000. A report was filed.
Wednesday, July 27
3:35 p.m.
An NU staff member reported his teaching assistant received threats from one of his students earlier that day while teaching a class. A report was filed.
4:11 p.m.
An NU student reported someone posed as an IRS agent in an attempt to obtain personal information and money. A report was filed.
8:20 p.m.
An NU student reported his wallet was stolen from the Marino Center. A report was filed.
10:36 p.m.
NUPD stopped an individual, unaffiliated with NU, for loitering in Carter Park at Roxbury Crossing.The subject was found to have a positive criminal history, and NUPD confiscated less than an ounce of marijuana before he was sent on his way. A report was filed.
Thursday, July 28
12:07 a.m.
An NU student reported he was assaulted at the Marino Center several hours prior. NUPD said the subject was in the basketball courts when an unknown man approached him asking where his phone was and began pushing him. A report was filed.
3:36 p.m.
An NU student reported her unattended laptop was stolen from Snell Library. A report was filed.
11:39 p.m.
An NU student reported his bicycle was stolen from the bike rack in front of Snell Quad. A report was filed.
Friday, July 29
1:24 a.m.
An NU student reported his bicycle was stolen from outside of Snell Library. A report was filed.
9:20 a.m.
An NU graduate student reported her bag was stolen from her vehicle while parked on Parker Street the day prior. A report was filed.
9:45 a.m.
An NU student reported his watch was stolen from his bag while he was proctoring at Ryder Hall. A report was filed.
Saturday, July 30
2:45 p.m.
NUPD stopped a man, unaffiliated with NU, outside of Shillman Hall. The subject was found to have a positive criminal history and warrant, and was arrested. A report was filed.
Sunday, July 31
1:09 a.m.
A Resident Assistant in 650 Columbus Ave. reported a male NU student in the lobby was intoxicated. The student was conscious but not alert. EMS arrived and cleared the student, who returned to his room. A report was filed.
12:20 p.m.
An NU student reported his bicycle was stolen out of his vehicle while the car was parked on Columbus Avenue. A report was filed and the student was advised to file a complaint with BPD as well.
9:16 p.m.
An NU student and his mother reported the student was being threatened and harassed by his off-campus roommate. A report was filed.
