Thursday, March 3, 2022

12:30 p.m. A student reported that their laptop was taken from the printer area in Mudd Center. The laptop was found and turned in to staff, who returned it to the owner.

Friday, March 4, 2022

10:12 a.m. Staff at Student Health Services requested a transport for a student to Mercy Allen Hospital for an X-ray. A Campus Safety officer responded and completed the transport.

11:09 a.m. A student reported the theft of their backpack while studying on the second floor of the Science Center. The backpack is black and green in color and contains a charging brick and cable, laptop battery, laptop charging cable, journals, and a prescription bottle. The area was checked by officers, but they did not find the backpack.

12:22 p.m. A student reported the theft of their unlocked bicycle from the bike rack on the south side of the Science Center. The bike is a gray and red Trek 3500 and is valued at approximately $400–600. It is registered with Campus Safety.

2:40 p.m. A student reported the theft of their unlocked bicycle from the bike rack on the north side of Peters Hall between 9 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. The bicycle is a Trek Domane AL 3 racing bike with drop handlebars. It is gray with blue and white trim and valued at approximately $1,500. A short time later, the student reported that they located their bike on the south side of the Science Center.

2:45 p.m. Staff at Wilder Hall reported the theft of a 60-inch Sharp LED television from a room on the first floor. The TV was last seen in the room Feb. 28.

3:31 p.m. A visiting fellow reported the theft of their cellphone, a black Huawei Nova 3, from Warner Center between 10 a.m. and 11:55 a.m. The phone was later located and returned to the owner.

5:55 p.m. A student reported the theft of their unlocked bicycle at around 12 p.m. from the bike rack on the north side of Asia House. The bicycle is a silver Trek Marlin 5 with blue headlights and is valued at approximately $400.

Saturday, March 5, 2022

8:48 p.m. Officers responded to an alarm indicating a dirty smoke detector on the second floor of a Union Street Housing Unit. The bad detector was located along with candles and a bagged sprinkler head. An electrician responded and changed the detector. Officers confiscated the candles.

8:54 p.m. A resident of Afrikan Heritage House reported the smell of smoke on the first floor of the building. Officers responded and upon entry to the building they detected smoke in the hallway. Two students admitted to smoking marijuana. The smoke detector was checked and found to be operating normally.

11:17 p.m. Officers responded to a request for assistance for a student who was ill from drug use. The officers spoke with the student who reported that they consumed two marijuana gummies and began vomiting. The officers offered transport to Mercy Allen Hospital but the student declined and stated that they were fine to stay in their room.

Sunday, March 6, 2022

4:56 p.m. A parent of a student reported that the catalytic converter was stolen from the student’s vehicle while parked in the Woodland Street lot. They also reported the theft to the Oberlin Police Department.

8:20 p.m. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious individual looking in the door and grate at the loading dock/staff entrance at the Allen Memorial Art Museum. Officers made contact with the individual who stated that they were a first-year student exploring the campus. 

Monday, March 7, 2022

6:11 p.m. An officer on routine patrol observed three juveniles attempting to enter Bosworth Hall at the northwest handicap entrance. The officer approached the juveniles who stated that they were looking for an unlocked door. The officer warned the juveniles of their actions. The same juveniles were observed a short time later attempting to open a door at the basement level. The juveniles left the area and the Oberlin Police Department was advised of the incident.

6:27 p.m. An officer on routine patrol observed five laptops, five bookbags, and various other items left unattended in a second floor lounge in the Science Center.

SAFETY TIP: Never leave personal property unattended. Items such as bookbags, laptops, purses/wallets, and other items are easily taken within seconds. 

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

3:57 p.m. Staff at Student Health Services requested an officer for the transport of an ill student to Mercy AllenHealth Hospital. An officer responded and completed the transport.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

1:11 p.m. Staff at Student Health Services requested an officer to transport a student to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment of a foot injury. An officer responded and completed the transport.