Compiled by Jill Sojourner, news staff
Monday, March 20
12:01 p.m.
The manager of Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Recreation Center called to report detaining a cooperative shoplifter. The manager further reported that the subject had attempted to steal medicine. Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) responded and reported speaking with the subject, a Northeastern University (NU) student. The student was banned from both Wollaston’s Market locations and sent on his way. A report was filed.
12:55 p.m.
An NU student reported that he received a phone call from an unknown person regarding his immigration status. NUPD responded and reported that the student did not provide any personal information. A report was filed.
5:56 p.m.
A confidential indecent assault and battery case occurred on campus. A report was filed.
6:14 p.m.
An NU student reported that his headphones, valued at $380, were stolen from Snell Library after they were left unattended. NUPD responded and reported being able to observe an individual on surveillance footage taking the headphones and leaving the area. At approximately 7:22 p.m., NUPD reported locating and speaking with the suspect, an NU staff member, who was found to have a criminal history. NUPD further reported that the staff member admitted stealing the headphones. He was banned from all university property and sent on his way. A report was filed.
8:56 p.m.
The Boston Police Department (BPD) reported a robbery near the corner of Camden Street and Columbus Avenue, and that the suspect brandished a knife and stole the victim’s purse before fleeing the area on foot toward Shawmut Avenue. BPD officers checked the area with negative results.
10:19 p.m.
BPD reported shots fired in the area of Parker Street and Annunciation Road, and that a man wearing all black was seen in the area around the time of the initial call walking down Annunciation Road toward Wentworth Institute of Technology who may have been involved. Officers reported checking the area with negative results. BPD assumed jurisdiction.
10:36 p.m.
An NU student called to report that her $2,000 boots were stolen from the first floor women’s locker room in the Marino Recreation Center after being left unattended. A report was filed.
Tuesday, March 21
1:24 a.m.
An NUPD officer reported finding graffiti in the first floor men’s bathroom in Shillman Hall. A report was filed.
4:29 p.m.
An NU student called to report a housing scam in which she lost money. A report was filed.
Wednesday, March 22
9:33 a.m.
NUPD reported finding two fake IDs belonging to an NU student while inventorying a wallet turned into the lost and found at Columbus Place. A report was filed.
10:47 a.m.
The manager of Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Recreation Center called to report detaining an NU student for shoplifting. The manager further reported that the student was cooperative at the time of the call. NUPD responded and reported speaking with the student, who was banned from both Wollaston’s Market locations and sent on her way. A report was filed.
11:54 a.m.
An NUPD officer reported two men who appeared to be casing vehicles in the Camden Parking Area. NUPD responded and reported stopping two individuals, unaffiliated with NU. They were banned from all university property and sent on their way. A report was filed.
3:15 p.m.
An NU staff member reported his unattended iPhone was stolen from his office. A report was filed.
Thursday, March 23
12:32 a.m.
An NU student reported video-chatting an unknown woman while naked via Skype the previous day, at which time the woman stated that if he did not pay her $900 she would leak photos of him to his Facebook and LinkedIn contacts. NUPD responded and reported that he did not send the woman any money. A report was filed.
1:06 a.m.
An NUPD officer reported stopping a man, unaffiliated with NU, in a Hayden Hall room. The officer reported that the man stated he was homeless. The man, who was found to have a criminal history, was banned from all university property and escorted off campus. A report was filed.
Friday, March 24
7:55 a.m.
The manager of Wollaston’s Market in the Marino Recreation Center called operations to report detaining a shoplifter. NUPD responded and reported speaking with the subject, an NU student, who had attempted to steal two energy bars. The student was banned from both Wollaston’s Market locations and sent on his way. A report was filed.
3:39 p.m.
An NU student called to report four men attempting to steal bikes at the corner of Fencourt and Hemenway streets. NUPD responded and reported that several men were already on bikes and they were unable to determine ownership.
Saturday, March 25
3:26 p.m.
An NU student called to report two men, unaffiliated with NU, inside the Dunkin Donuts in Shillman Hall who appeared to be intoxicated and were asking people for money. NUPD responded and reported attempting to stop one man, who fled behind Ryder Hall toward Ruggles Street, and was eventually stopped behind Ryder Hall. The second man was stopped in front of International Village (IV). Both were found to have criminal histories, and were banned from all university property and sent on their way. A report was filed.
Sunday, March 26
3:03 a.m.
NUPD reported a fake ID was turned in by an Allied Universal Security officer. A report was filed.
3:27 a.m.
A resident assistant reported that her boyfriend, an NU student, had been drinking and was vomiting. NUPD responded and reported that the student was conscious and alert and declined all medical treatment. The student signed a medical waiver, and was cleared by NUPD.
5:23 p.m.
An NU student reported that a man wearing sweatpants carrying a large envelope asked him for money, at which time he gave the man $20. NUPD responded and reported checking the surrounding areas with negative results. NUPD reported speaking with the student, who reported that he was not threatened by the man. A report was filed.