Security Report: Feb. 27 — March 4, 2014

Thursday, Feb. 27

12:53 a.m. – Officers were requested to assist a student who injured her ankle while playing Frisbee at Williams Field House. An ambulance was summoned and the student was transported to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

4:27 p.m. – Staff at Philips gym reported several individuals in the gym without proper passes. After speaking with officers, the individuals left the area.

4:30 p.m. – Officers on routine patrol observed non-offensive graffiti on the south exit door of Barrows Hall. The graffiti appeared to be done with white chalk, but could not be wiped off. A work order was filed for clean up.

Friday, Feb. 28


4:09 a.m. – Officers responded to an alarm in Dascomb Hall. Ceiling tiles were observed on the floor and water was coming through the tiles. The Facilities manager on call responded, along with an electrician and HVAC personnel for repairs.

6:49 p.m. – Officers, Oberlin Fire Department and Facilities staff responded to a report of individuals trapped in the elevator at Firelands between the second and third floors. The OFD lowered the elevator and the individuals were assisted out. The elevator will be placed out of service until inspected.

Saturday, March 1

1:20 a.m. – An officer on pa-trol at Barnard House observed a missing fire extinguisher in the cabinet of the west hallway. The extinguisher, which had been discharged, was located outside. A work order was filed for replacement.

3:11 a.m. – Officers were requested to assist an intoxicated student who fell down a flight of steps at Fairchild House and was bleeding. Officers transported the student to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

Sunday, March 2

1:33 a.m. – Officers were requested to assist an intoxicated visitor in the first floor bath-room at Kahn Hall. The visitor was walked to Barrows Hall and stayed with their host until the following morning.

12:30 p.m. – A resident of a Village housing unit on West College Street reported a small kitchen fire and requested a work order for clean up. A guest placed an electric tea kettle on the stove which created smoke and caught fire. The fire was extinguished and there were no injuries.

Monday, March 3

1:30 p.m. – Officers were requested at the Service Building to assist with an ill employee. An ambulance was requested and the employee was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

8:20 p.m.– A student reported the theft of items from the men’s varsity tennis locker room in Philips gym. Missing was approximately $22 in cash and a pair of Nike Tech fleece sweat pants, valued at $80.

Tuesday, March 4

6:30 a.m. – Dascomb dining hall staff reported water coming from the ceiling by the east exterior door. A broken hot water line was found. Custodial staff and HVAC staff responded for cleanup and repair.

5:30 p.m. – Officers responded to a report of a posting hanging from a tree in Tappan Square across from Finney. The non-offensive hanging was removed and transported to the Security Office.