Police Log

Police urge students, staff to take precautions to avoid larcenies

October 1, 2007 —

Thursday, September 20

• Campus police notified that an SVSU employee was dumping personal and work garbage in Freeland. Individual cited for littering from the Department of Environmental Quality.
• Weapons policy violation. A realistic looking toy gun taken off a student in the student center.

Friday, September 21

• Department assist to Saginaw Township. Suspect was arrested after fleeing and eluding police.
• Breaking and entering in University Village. Suspect entered the residence through an unlocked sliding door and was crouched in the hallway. Residents woke up and frightened the intruder off.
• False fire alarm in RFoC.

Sunday, September 23

• Arrest at Pierce Rd. and Davis Rd. for driving while license suspended. The original stop was for a burnt out taillight.
• Vehicle cited for illegal parking in bookstore parking lot. Upon investigation, two MIPs were issued. Department assist. Breaking and entering in Cardinal Townhomes.
• Property damage at grounds building. A door to the building had "KKK" written on it. Police are investigating this event's connection to an ongoing intimidation case.
• Code of Conduct violation in University Village. Individual was smoking too close to the building.
• Larceny in First Year Suites. An I-pod was taken.
• Individual arrested for driving while license suspended on North Michigan. The original stop was for failure to dim headlights.

Tuesday, September 25

• Larceny from an automobile in Lot J-2. Books were taken.
• Harassment complaint from SVSU employee. Individual reported receiving threatening emails.
• Threat complaint in Brown Hall. Teacher afraid of student after student threatened them.
• Possible fraud complaint. Student reported posting a resume on careerbuilders.com. Through this she received a job that required receiving and cashing checks and forwarding the money. Individual reported the scam.
• Medical call. Student having a panic attack in the College of Education.

Wednesday, September 26

• Fugitive warrant arrest in Science East.
• Breaking and entering in University Village. Suspect cut screen on window. A Sony Playstation and games were taken.
• Larceny of a debit card and cash from Living Center South.
• Larceny from an automobile in Lot J-1. A purse was stolen.

Thursday, September 27

• Traffic arrest at Davis Rd. and Pierce Rd. The car was originally stopped for no seatbelt. The driver was arrested for operating under the influence of drugs and possession of marijuana. Passenger arrested for possession of marijuana.
• Harassment complaint. Roommate threatening another roommate in First Year Suites.
• Larceny from an automobile in R-lot. Three books were taken from a book bag.

During the last several weeks, there has been a large increase in larcenies on campus. Due to these specific crimes, SVSU students and employees should take extra measures to ensure safety of their belongings on campus.

Drivers on campus: Always remember to roll the windows of vehicles up fully. A window left down only a fraction of an inch is far enough for someone to break into. Also, be sure to lock vehicle doors whenever it is parked.

Campus residents: Remember to keep all doors locked at all times. Even if people are in the residence, it is still probable that someone may enter the dorm. Don't forget to lock back doors and bedroom doors. Also, close and lock windows whenever possible; a screen will not keep out an intruder while the residence is empty.

While SVSU is generally a safe campus, it is important to remain smart about protecting yourself and your possessions. Take precautions and remember to lock doors on vehicles and residences.