Review Security Notebook
November 14, 2014
Thursday, Nov. 6
5 a.m. An officer on patrol in the area of Barrows Hall located a broken globe that was knocked off a light pole. A work order was placed for cleanup and repair.
8:35 a.m. A Wilder Hall staff member reported the theft of a black cardigan from their office. The sweater is valued between $50 and $75.
8:35 a.m. A custodial staff member reported finding empty condom wrappers in a practice room at the Conservatory. The room was secured, and a work order was filed for cleaning.
Friday, Nov. 7
9 a.m. A student worker reported the theft of their purse and wallet from Dascomb Hall kitchen. The purse has a flower pattern and contained their multicolored wallet with a debit card, ID card and approximately $60 cash.
3:10 p.m. A student reported the theft of a laptop from the third floor lecture hall in the King Building. The laptop, a gray Mac, was left unattended for approximately two minutes.
Saturday, Nov. 8
8:30 a.m. A custodial staff member reported an odor of propane in Williams Field House. Members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded. The problem was discovered in a furnace, which was shut down for repair.
9:06 p.m. Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Union Street apartments. Smoke from burned butter activated the alarm, which was then reset.
Sunday, Nov. 9
12:23 a.m. Officers were requested to assist an intoxicated individual on the northeast side of Wilder Hall. The individual was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.
10:56 a.m. Officers were requested to assist with an ill staff member at Heisman Club Field House. An ambulance was requested and transported the employee to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.
6:16 p.m. Desk monitors at Wilder Hall reported a broken window on the east side in the main space. A broken bottle neck was observed on the windowsill and glass was on the outer porch area. A maintenance technician responded to board up the window.
Monday, Nov. 10
8:24 a.m. A custodial staff member reported two chairs and a small end table missing from the first floor lounge of Bailey House. The wooden chairs have leather seats and tan and blue patterned seat backs. The table is small and used to play chess.
7:57 p.m. Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to assist two students stuck in an elevator in Fairchild Hall. The students were assisted out of the elevator. No one was injured. The elevator has been placed out of service until repairs are made.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
5:56 a.m. Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a water flow alarm in the Service Building stock room. No cause could be found for the alarm, which was then silenced and reset.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
10 a.m. A Wilder Hall staff member reported the theft of the “Welcome Parents” banner that was hung by the entry of the main lounge. The banner is 3 feet by 20 feet and is made of red vinyl with yellow writing.
1 p.m. A resident of South Hall reported that on two different occasions an unknown individual has entered the student’s room on the second floor. The Oberlin Police Department was notified and a check of South Hall was completed, but the individual was not located.
5:21 p.m. A facilities staff member reported vandalism in the women’s restroom of the King Building. The two sinks had been pulled away from the wall, causing the water lines to leak. It is unknown when the damage occurred or who is responsible.