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The Huntington News

Crime Log: Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 31

This month: Malicious use of a fire extinguisher, smoldering trash barrel, and someone sleeping next to a cat in Snell Library.

This crime log is compiled using publicly-available police logs from the Northeastern University Police Department, or NUPD. The NUPD is required to make this information public, pursuant to the Clery Act, and The News will publish updated logs as they become available. 

Friday, March 1

12:18 a.m.

Officers observed individuals loitering in a classroom in West Village G. The individuals were sent on their way.

12:24 a.m.

Officers observed individuals loitering in Behrakis Health Sciences Center after hours. The individuals were sent on their way.

1:10 a.m.

A caller reported a jacket stolen on Gainsborough Street. A report was filed.

1:14 a.m.

Officers observed a fire extinguisher used maliciously on Speare Place. A report was filed.

3:49 a.m.

A caller reported loud music in East Village, or EV. Services rendered.

10:49 a.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity regarding parking permits in the West Village Garage. A report was filed.

2:16 p.m.

A caller reported individuals smoking marijuana at Richardson Plaza. The area was checked. 

Saturday, March 2

3:02 a.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Hemenway Street. A report was filed.

1:00 p.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity in West Village F. Services rendered. 

5:30 p.m.

A caller reported a phone stolen from Shillman Hall. A report was filed.

7:03 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Massachusetts Avenue. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

Sunday, March 3

1:17 a.m.

A caller reported two individuals loitering in the lobby of West Village A. Services rendered.

4:00 a.m.

A caller reported a moped stolen from the Southwest Corridor. A report was filed. 

4:34 a.m.

A caller reported an individual possibly needing assistance on Huntington Avenue. The area was checked.

3:10 p.m.

A caller reported an unknown individual banging on their door on Columbus Avenue. The individual was sent on their way.

6:12 p.m.

A caller reported an active dispute at Carter Playground. BPD assumed jurisdiction.

6:24 p.m.

A caller reported an individual entered Stetson East without swiping in. The area was checked.

6:53 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Columbus Garage. A report was filed. 

7:19 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Melnea Cass Boulevard. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

7:45 p.m.

A caller reported harassment by a known individual in Rodgers Hall. Services rendered.

9:47 p.m.

A caller reported possibly being followed by an unknown individual on Columbus Avenue. The area was checked.

Monday, March 4

6:08 a.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering on Greenleaf Street. The individual was sent on their way. 

8:13 p.m.

Officers monitored the area of Massachusetts Avenue after reports of shots fired off campus. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

Tuesday, March 5

10:26 a.m.

A caller reported an individual acting suspiciously in the Curry Student Center. Services rendered.

2:28 p.m.

A caller reported a scam phone call off campus. Services rendered. 

4:31 p.m.

A caller reported an ongoing dispute with a known individual off campus. Services rendered.

Wednesday, March 6

5:24 a.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity on the first floor of Columbus Place. A report was filed. 

7:24 a.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Columbus Avenue. A report was filed.

4:03 p.m.

A caller reported a disorderly individual in the Curry Student Center. A report was filed.

6:37 p.m.

A caller reported a known individual made harassing comments electronically. A report was filed. 

7:58 p.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Forsyth Street. Officers identified the individual. The individual will be summoned to court. 

Thursday, March 7

2:21 a.m.

A caller reported an individual sleeping in the alley next to Hastings Hall. The individual was sent on their way.

4:30 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Loftman Hall. The individual was transported to the hospital. 

6:02 a.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in the restroom in the Cabot Center. The individual was sent on their way.

11:14 a.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Forsyth parking lot. A report was filed.

12:42 p.m.

A caller reported an individual shoplifted several items from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. Officers located and identified the individual. The individual was arrested. 

4:00 p.m.

A caller reported medication stolen from West Village C. A report was filed.

4:14 p.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity at 60 Belvidere St. A report was filed.

Friday, March 8

7:43 a.m.

A caller reported an individual entered 60 Belvidere St. through the emergency door. The area was checked. 

8:51 a.m.

A caller reported graffiti in a stairwell at 60 Belvidere St. A report was filed.

1:44 p.m.

A caller reported a disorderly individual outside 60 Belvidere St. The individual was sent on their way.

2:07 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Columbus Avenue. The area was checked.

4:11 p.m.

A caller reported an individual crying in the restroom at 60 Belvidere St. Services rendered. 

Saturday, March 9

2:57 a.m.

A caller reported unknown individuals in their apartment in West Village C. A report was filed. 

4:03 p.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity on Hemenway Street. A report was filed.

5:44 p.m.

Officers responded to a fire alarm in LightView. There was no fire, only burnt food. Services rendered.

7:07 p.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in 60 Belvidere St. The individual was sent on their way. 

8:07 p.m.

A caller reported a verbal altercation at Carter Playground. A report was filed.

9:20 p.m.

Officers observed an individual stealing a bicycle on Bills Court. Officers pursued the individual on foot and identified the individual. The individual was arrested.

10:54 p.m.

A caller reported an erratic individual in Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. The individual was sent on their way. 

Sunday, March 10

2:37 p.m.

A caller reported an erratic individual on Columbus Avenue. The individual was sent on their way. 

5:16 p.m.

A caller reported an individual entered Smith Hall without signing in. Services rendered. 

7:57 p.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in 60 Belvidere St. Officers identified the individual. The individual was arrested. 

Monday, March 11

2:56 a.m.

A caller reported an individual sleeping in the lobby of International Village, or IV. The individual was sent on their way. 

6:50 a.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Columbus Avenue. A report was filed. 

7:23 a.m.

A caller reported an individual lying in the ATM on World Series Way. The individual was sent on their way. 

8:00 a.m.

A caller reported graffiti in the stairwell of the Gainsborough Garage. A report was filed.

11:54 a.m.

A caller reported an individual shoplifted from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed.

12:53 p.m.

A caller reported an individual acting erratically in the Curry Student Center. Services rendered. 

2:32 p.m.

A caller reported fraudulent charges on their credit card. A report was filed.

3:53 p.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Centennial Common. Officers identified the individual. The individual will be summoned to court. 

7:09 p.m.

A caller reported an individual acting suspiciously in Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. Services rendered. 

Tuesday, March 12

12:08 p.m.

A caller reported an individual shoplifted from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed.

6:31 p.m.

A caller reported being robbed of their cell phone by an unknown individual on Ruggles Street. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

8:53 p.m.

A caller reported being robbed of their bag by an unknown individual off campus. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

9:55 p.m.

Officers monitored the area of Ruggles Street after a report of an individual with a firearm off campus. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

Wednesday, March 13

1:28 a.m.

A caller reported an ongoing verbal dispute in West Village C. A report was filed.

12:01 p.m.

A caller reported a smoldering trash barrel in Snell Quad. Services rendered.

3:43 p.m.

A caller reported an individual acting strangely on Hemenway Street. Services rendered.

4:07 p.m.

A caller reported a past disorderly incident in IV. A report was filed. 

4:19 p.m.

A caller reported an individual acting erratically in The Fenway. The area was checked.

4:35 p.m.

A caller reported an odor of gas in the Forsyth Building. Services rendered. 

4:37 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Burstein Hall. The individual was transported to the hospital.

8:03 p.m.

A caller reported being threatened by a known individual at 650 Columbus Ave. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

8:52 p.m.

A caller reported a parking dispute on Egan Access Road. Services rendered.

11:17 p.m.

A caller reported an individual smoking marijuana in the stairwell of IV. A report was filed.

Thursday, March 14

9:21 a.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in Krentzman Quad. Services rendered. 

11:41 a.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity in Behrakis Health Sciences Center. Services rendered. 

1:15 p.m.

A caller reported an odor of burning in the basement of the Knowles Center. Services rendered.

4:45 p.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity in The Fenway. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

9:31 p.m.

A caller reported an individual possibly using narcotics in the Columbus Garage. A report was filed.

9:43 p.m.

A caller reported individuals possibly taking items from a vehicle on campus. The area was checked.

11:17 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Stetson West. A report was filed.

11:22 p.m.

A caller reported an individual entered EV without signing in. Services rendered.

11:47 p.m.

A caller reported an individual possibly intoxicated at 116 St. Stephen St. Services rendered.

11:54 p.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity at 110 St. Stephen St. Services rendered. 

Friday, March 15

12:12 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Stetson West. A report was filed.

12:14 a.m.

Officers located individuals in Behrakis Health Sciences Center after hours. The individuals were sent on their way.

12:53 a.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering on the second floor of Richards Hall. The individual was sent on their way. 

12:57 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Speare Hall. A report was filed.

1:39 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Willis Hall. The individual was sent to the hospital.

2:00 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Stetson West. A report was filed.

4:23 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in West Village B. A report was filed. 

10:02 a.m.

A caller reported possible drug activity in the stairwell of Richards Hall. The area was checked.

12:38 p.m.

A caller reported drug paraphernalia in West Village. Services rendered.

2:37 p.m.

A caller reported an individual masturbating in the restroom in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed. 

4:30 p.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from IV. A report was filed. 

4:32 p.m.

Officers located a fake ID in Columbus Place. A report was filed. 

5:21 p.m.

A caller reported an individual using narcotics at Carter Playground. Officers identified the individual. The individual was arrested. 

6:43 p.m.

A caller reported an electronic employment scam. A report was filed.

8:15 p.m.

Officers monitored the area of Tremont Street after reports of shots fired off campus. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

Saturday, March 16

1:11 a.m.

A caller reported individuals vandalizing exit signs at 60 Belvidere St. Upon arrival, officers located bottles of alcohol. A report was filed.

1:30 a.m.

A caller reported a past assault involving a known individual on Huntington Avenue. A report was filed.

8:00 a.m.

A caller reported a vehicle broken into in the Renaissance Park Garage. A report was filed. 

1:03 p.m.

A caller reported a restroom stall locked for several hours in Marino Recreation Center. Services rendered.

3:18 p.m.

Officers observed individuals involved in possible drug activity on Tremont Street. The area was checked.

7:03 p.m.

A caller reported a possible intoxicated individual in Speare Hall. Services rendered. 

7:49 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Davenport B. A report was filed.

8:14 p.m.

A caller reported a group on the roof of Smith Hall. The area was checked. 

8:37 p.m.

A caller reported malicious destruction in Melvin Hall. A report was filed. 

9:03 p.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in Shillman Hall. The area was checked. 

10:43 p.m.

Officers located a fake ID on Gainsborough Street. A report was filed.

11:30 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual on Parker Street. A report was filed. 

11:45 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Stetson West. Officers confiscated bottles of alcohol. A report was filed. 

Sunday, March 17

1:33 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Willis Hall. The individual was transported to the hospital.

1:38 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in IV. A report was filed.

2:00 a.m.

Officers observed an individual falling over as they were walking in Ruggles Station. The individual was sent on their way. 

2:22 a.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle stop on Huntington Avenue. A report was filed.

12:00 p.m.

A caller reported a Google account scam. A report was filed. 

5:24 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated person off campus. A report was filed.

5:58 p.m.

A caller reported being assaulted by a known individual on Ruggles Street. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

7:16 p.m.

A caller reported an individual entered West Village B without swiping in. Services rendered. 

Monday, March 18

8:41 a.m.

A caller reported an odor of gas in Speare Place. Services rendered. 

9:04 a.m.

A caller reported an individual shoplifted from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed.

10:19 a.m.

A caller reported harassing emails from an unknown individual. A report was filed.

11:45 a.m.

A caller reported a bicycle stolen from IV. A report was filed.

1:40 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Columbus Avenue. A report was filed.

3:19 p.m.

A caller reported an individual rummaging through drawers in Mugar Life Sciences Building. The area was checked. 

3:26 p.m.

A caller reported an individual entered Speare Hall without signing in. The area was checked. 

8:00 p.m.

A caller reported boots stolen from Hastings Hall. A report was filed.

9:16 p.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in Ryder Hall. The individual was sent on their way.

10:37 p.m.

A caller reported fraud off campus. A report was filed.

Tuesday, March 19

1:58 a.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in the stairwell in the Renaissance Park Garage. The individual was sent on their way. 

2:45 a.m.

A caller reported a bicycle stolen from IV. A report was filed.

7:57 a.m.

A caller reported an odor of gas at 407 Huntington Ave. The area was checked. 

9:50 a.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Ryder Hall. A report was filed.

10:15 a.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Tremont Street. A report was filed. 

11:40 a.m.

A caller reported being stalked by an unknown individual in West Village H. A report was filed. 

5:26 p.m.

A caller reported an individual entered EV without signing in. The area was checked. 

6:20 p.m.

A caller reported an unknown individual shoplifted from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed.  

Wednesday, March 20

10:52 a.m.

A caller reported lab gloves stolen from Mugar Life Sciences Building. A report was filed. 

12:43 p.m.

A caller reported an online scam. A report was filed. 

1:11 p.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity off campus. Services rendered. 

9:13 p.m.

A caller reported an odor of marijuana in the stairwell of West Village F. A report was filed. 

11:03 p.m.

A caller reported an odor of gas at 780 Columbus Ave. Services rendered.

Thursday, March 21

9:31 a.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in the stairwell of 60 Belvidere St. The area was checked. 

1:35 p.m.

A caller reported a sign-in violation in EV. The area was checked.

1:36 p.m.

Officers responded to a fire alarm at 60 Belvidere St. There was no smoke or fire. Services rendered.

2:11 p.m.

Officers responded to a fire alarm at 60 Belvidere St. There was no smoke or fire. Services rendered.

2:36 p.m.

A caller reported possible damage to a vehicle on Columbus Avenue. Services rendered. 

4:28 p.m.

A caller reported being robbed of their AirPods on Gainsborough Street. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

9:20 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual on Ruggles Street. The individual was transported to the hospital. 

Friday, March 22

1:25 a.m.

A caller reported hearing banging in the stairwell of Hastings Hall. The area was checked.

2:09 a.m.

A caller reported an individual possibly intoxicated in West Village G. Services rendered.

8:56 a.m.

A caller reported an individual shoplifted from Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed.

1:29 p.m.

A caller reported a sign-in violation in West Village H. The area was checked. 

2:06 p.m.

A caller reported an electronic immigration scam. A report was filed. 

3:55 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Columbus Avenue. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

8:00 p.m.

A caller reported laundry stolen from IV. A report was filed. 

8:52 p.m.

A caller reported being harassed by a known individual electronically. A report was filed. 

10:04 p.m.

A caller reported an individual attempting to enter vehicles on Columbus Avenue. The individual was sent on their way. 

11:40 p.m.

A caller reported vandalism in Davenport A. A report was filed.

Saturday, March 23

5:42 a.m.

A caller reported an individual sleeping in Snell Library with a cat. The individual was sent on their way.

11:00 a.m.

A caller reported an odor of smoke in the basement of Loftman Hall. Services rendered. 

12:16 p.m.

A caller reported two individuals possibly smoking marijuana in the restroom in the Egan Center. A report was filed.

2:00 p.m.

A caller reported a phone stolen from Shillman Hall. A report was filed. 

7:02 p.m.

A caller reported a possibly intoxicated individual on St. Stephen Street. The area was checked.

8:39 p.m.

A caller reported being assaulted by an unknown individual in Ruggles Station. Services rendered.

9:14 p.m.

A caller reported a suspicious bag on the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, or ISEC, Pedestrian Bridge. The area was checked. 

9:30 p.m.

A caller reported a sign-in violation in Stetson West. Services rendered. 

Sunday, March 24

8:36 p.m.

A caller reported an individual entered Stetson West without signing in. The area was checked. 

9:15 p.m.

A caller reported an individual walking around with a stick on Huntington Avenue. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

10:22 p.m.

A caller reported an odor of smoke in Willis Hall. Services rendered. 

Monday, March 25

1:30 a.m.

A caller reported being harassed by a known individual off campus. A report was filed.

12:00 p.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Hayden Hall. A report was filed. 

7:30 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle stop on Forsyth Street. The individual was sent on their way.

9:08 p.m.

A caller reported an individual possibly on the roof of Hurtig Hall. Services rendered. 

9:11 p.m.

A caller reported a roommate dispute at 319 Huntington Ave. Services rendered. 

Tuesday, March 26

8:25 a.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed. 

11:46 a.m.

A caller reported ongoing electronic harassment by a known individual. A report was filed.

6:52 p.m.

Officers observed an individual loitering in Private Alley 817. The individual was sent on their way.

7:25 p.m.

A caller reported a parking dispute in the Columbus Garage. A report was filed.

7:32 p.m.

A caller reported an individual loitering in the Curry Student Center. The individual was sent on their way. 

7:45 p.m.

A caller reported a bicycle stolen from Rodgers Hall. A report was filed. 

Wednesday, March 27

10:20 a.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Centennial Common. A report was filed.

11:53 a.m.

A caller reported a suspicious package on Forsyth Street. A report was filed.

2:09 p.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity in SquashBusters. A report was filed.

3:52 p.m.

A caller reported a wallet stolen from Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed.

4:47 p.m.

A caller reported an odor of gas at 116 St. Stephen St. Services rendered. 

10:15 p.m.

A caller reported a noise complaint in Cahners Hall. Services rendered.

Thursday, March 28

1:30 a.m.

A caller reported an iPhone stolen from Huntington Avenue. A report was filed.

9:18 a.m.

A caller reported an individual walking on the tracks in Ruggles Station. The area was checked.

5:15 p.m.

A caller reported a sign-in violation in West Village H. Services rendered. 

6:00 p.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Snell Library. A report was filed. 

6:08 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident off campus. A report was filed.

8:05 p.m.

A caller reported a wallet stolen from Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed. 

9:26 p.m.

Officers located a fake ID in Marino Recreation Center. A report was filed.

Friday, March 29

2:20 a.m.

A caller reported an unknown vehicle possibly following them near the Midtown Hotel. The area was checked.

3:00 p.m.

A caller reported being assaulted by a known individual in LightView. A report was filed.

3:20 p.m.

A caller reported a group of individuals loitering in Marino Recreation Center. The area was checked.

5:30 p.m.

A caller reported a suspicious package on Huntington Avenue. The area was checked. 

6:00 p.m.

A caller reported a backpack stolen from Fenway Center. A report was filed. 

6:43 p.m.

A caller reported an individual refusing to leave the lobby of 319 Huntington Ave. The area was checked.

7:01 p.m.

A caller reported two individuals arguing on Columbus Avenue. Services rendered. 

7:20 p.m.

A caller reported an individual asking odd questions in the Curry Student Center. The area was checked.

10:00 p.m.

A caller reported a scooter stolen from Huntington Avenue. A report was filed. 

11:39 p.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Willis Hall. The individual was transported to the hospital. 

Saturday, March 30

2:20 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in Smith Hall. The individual was transported to the hospital. 

2:27 a.m.

A caller reported a dispute between two individuals in West Village B. The area was checked. 

3:21 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in EV. The individual was transported to the hospital. 

8:28 a.m.

Officers responded to a fire alarm in EXP. There was no smoke or fire. Services rendered. 

4:19 p.m.

A caller reported a group of individuals actively fighting on Centennial Common. A report was filed. 

4:37 p.m.

Officers observed several buildings vandalized on campus. A report was filed. 

4:51 p.m.

Officers observed several bottles of alcohol discarded throughout Centennial Common. A report was filed.

5:36 p.m.

Officers observed vandalism to Centennial Common. A report was filed. 

9:33 p.m.

Officers observed a group of individuals acting suspiciously on Leon Street. A report was filed. 

11:39 p.m.

A caller reported a group of individuals refusing to leave the Cabot Center. The individuals were sent on their way. 

Sunday, March 31

12:55 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual on Field Street. The individual was transported to the hospital. 

1:24 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual at 60 Belvidere St. A report was filed. 

2:19 a.m.

A caller reported an intoxicated individual in EV. A report was filed. 

2:19 a.m.

A caller reported an item thrown at their vehicle causing damage on Tremont Street. A report was filed. 

11:49 a.m.

A caller reported suspicious activity in the restroom in Ell Hall. A report was filed. 

1:33 p.m.

A caller reported a suspicious individual on the Burlington campus. A report was filed.

6:45 p.m.

A caller reported a noise complaint in the Fenway Center parking lot. Services rendered.

7:19 p.m.

Officers monitored Tremont Street after shots fired off campus. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

8:23 p.m.

A caller reported a group of individuals refusing to leave the Cabot Center. The individuals were sent on their way. 

8:23 p.m.

A caller reported a loud noise in Cahners Hall. Services rendered.

9:39 p.m.

Officers responded to a motor vehicle accident on Massachusetts Avenue. BPD assumed jurisdiction. 

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