Thursday, Feb. 12


9:45 p.m.

A student reported the theft of approximately $50 from a wallet, which was left unsecured in a locker in Philips gym. Nothing else was reported missing.

Friday, Feb. 13


3:31 p.m.

Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a smoke alarm on the third floor of Harkness House. A strong odor of burnt marijuana was detected, and smoke was observed. The officers confiscated several smoked marijuana cigarettes, a green pipe with residue consistent with marijuana and a marijuana grinder containing a substance consistent with marijuana from one room. In a second room, officers confiscated smoked marijuana cigarettes, incense, a candle and a half-full gallon of tequila. They transported the items to the Safety and Security office before turning them over to the Oberlin Police Department.

Saturday, Feb. 14

2:35 p.m.

Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a smoke alarm on the second floor of East Hall, likely caused by burnt popcorn. There was no smoke or fire.

Sunday, Feb. 15


3:32 a.m.

Officers were requested to assist with a student ill from alcohol consumption on the second floor of Harvey House. The student was in and out of consciousness, and an ambulance was requested. The individual was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

8:02 p.m.

A resident of Talcott Hall reported that an unknown individual had ripped a portion of a poster display on the bulletin board in Talcott Hall. Posters from a bulletin board were also noticed on the floor near an entrance to the building.

Monday, Feb. 16


10:07 a.m.

A student fell on the walkway between South Hall and Fairchild House and injured their wrist. Officers responded, and the student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

2:28 p.m.

Officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a smoke alarm at Baldwin Cottage. The sprinkler system had discharged in the attic area, causing water to seep into a room on the second floor. Facilities personnel were called to make repairs, and students were temporarily relocated.

7:20 p.m.

A student reported a suspicious individual wearing a hoodie and track pants in Robertson Hall. Officers responded and checked the area, but the individual was not located. A second student reported that they left a practice room unattended for approximately 20 minutes and found $300 missing from their wallet when they returned.

Tuesday, Feb. 17


7:51 p.m.

A custodial staff member reported a snow shovel missing from the Conservatory Annex area, near the first floor elevator lobby. The identity of the shovel thief is unknown.