Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020

1:40 p.m. An officer was requested to assist a student who was not feeling well at the Science Center. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

3:32 p.m. A student reported the theft of prescription medication from their backpack while at the Mary Church Terrell Main Library. The student was transported to the Oberlin Police Department to file a report.

8:44 p.m. An officer on patrol of the Conservatory observed several non-College juveniles in the breezeway between Kohl Building and Kulas Atrium. When approached by the officer, the juveniles fled from the area. Police officers located the juveniles and warned them about being in Conservatory buildings.

Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020

5:32 p.m. A student reported the theft of their backpack from the Kohl Building lounge on Thursday, Feb. 28. The backpack is a black Jansport valued at $50 and contained a MacBook Pro, valued at approximately $500.

10:53 p.m. Officers were requested to assist a student at Barrows Hall who was not feeling well. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

11:58 p.m. Officers were requested for a transport from Mercy Allen Hospital to Dascomb Hall to assist a student who injured their foot. Officers completed the transport.

Sunday, March 1, 2020

9:54 p.m. Officers and the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm in a room on the third floor of East Hall. There was no fire or smoke observed. The alarm was reset.

10:22 p.m. Officers and the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a second fire alarm in the same room in East Hall. While OFD was checking the room, a desk drawer was found full of ashes. A box was found in plain view that contained a bag with a green leafy substance, consistent with marijuana, a red grinder, and rolling papers. The items were confiscated and turned over to the Oberlin Police Department. An electrician responded to change the smoke detector. The alarm was reset with no further problems.

11:47 p.m. An officer on routine patrol of Finney Chapel located graffiti on the fencing surrounding the air conditioning unit. A work order was filed for cleanup.

Monday, March 2, 2020

8:07 a.m. Mary Church Terrell Main Library staff reported an unauthorized banner hanging on the southeast corner of Mudd Center. An officer responded and removed the banner.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

6:05 a.m. An officer removed an unapproved banner hanging on the exterior east wall at King Building. The banner was taken to the Campus Safety office.

2:06 p.m. A custodial manager reported graffiti in the King Building elevator. The graffiti appeared to be created with a soap-like substance. A work order was filed for cleanup.

2:55 p.m. A student reported the theft of their bicycle, a blue Schwinn Trailway with a red lock, from the southeast entrance area of Burton Hall. The bicycle is registered but was not locked at the time of theft.

5:21 p.m. A student reported receiving text messages from someone claiming to be a dean at Oberlin College. Upon investigation, the messages were found to be phishing. The number was blocked on their phone.