Crime Log: Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5
May 6, 2019
Monday, April 29
8:21 a.m.
An NU staff member reported a door in Ell Hall appeared as if someone attempted to break in. Officers responded and observed pry marks near the door knob but no sign of successful entry. A report was filed.
11:31 a.m.
A detective reported an individual unaffiliated with NU forcefully entering the NU Hillel building on April 28. A report was filed.
9:02 p.m.
A residence director reported finding a covered smoke detector in 10 Coventry St. A report was filed.
Tuesday, April 30
1:41 p.m.
A residence director reported finding a cap gun in a West Village A apartment while conducting inspections. A report was filed.
3:41 p.m.
An NUPD officer reported that a parking employee observed a man stealing a bicycle in front of the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, or ISEC, and riding it down Columbus Avenue toward International Village. Officers responded and reported checking the area with negative results. An officer reported the man also unsuccessfully attempted to steal another bicycle. A report was filed.
Wednesday, May 1
3:41 p.m.
A detective reported an individual unaffiliated with NU had his phone stolen on the corner of Gainsborough Street and Egan Access Road on April 16. A report was filed.
6:34 p.m.
A detective reported observing a man unaffiliated with NU who appeared to be casing bike racks in the West Village quad. Officers responded and reported stopping the man, who has a criminal record. The man was banned from NU property. A report was filed.
Thursday, May 2
10:13 a.m.
A sergeant reported a security guard confiscated a taser from a man unaffiliated with NU trying to attend the College of Engineering commencement at Matthews Arena. A report was filed.
6:53 p.m.
An individual reported a bike they borrowed from an NU student stolen from the bike racks in front of ISEC. A report was filed.
Friday, May 3
11:10 a.m.
An NU student reported his Xbox stolen from a common area in Hastings Hall. A report was filled.
6:39 p.m.
An NUPD officer reported being informed by a passerby that a man unaffiliated with NU was “shooting up drugs” on the ramp between Columbus Garage and Robinson Quad. Officers responded and reported stopping the man but found no signs of drug activity. Officers reported the man has a criminal record and banned him from NU property. A report was filed.
Sunday, May 5
4:50 p.m.
An NU student reported his television stolen from the lobby of Davenport A while he was moving out. A report was filed.
5:17 p.m.
An NU student reported receiving a call from an unidentified individual stating her wallet was found and turned in to the staff at Marino Center. The student reported the staff at Marino Center did not have her wallet and she had been unable to locate it. A report was filed.