Review Security Notebook

Friday, Nov. 13

2:09 a.m. Safety and Security officers and members of the Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Warner Center. The detector sounded because it was dirty and an electrician replaced it.

8:22 a.m. Safety and Security officers responded to assist an injured student who fell off their bike at Philips gym. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

5:55 p.m. Safety and Security officers responded to a motor vehicle-bicycle accident on South Professor Street. The bicyclist was transported by ambulance to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment.

Saturday, Nov. 14


12:56 a.m. Safety and Security officers responded to help a student ill from alcohol consumption at Fairchild House. Officers escorted the student to their room.

10:40 a.m. Staff reported a suspicious black vehicle parked in the loading zone near South Hall. Safety and Security officers responded and checked the area, but the vehicle was not located.

11:23 p.m. Safety and Security officers and members of the Oberlin Police Department responded to a report of an argument at the Oberlin Inn. Upon arrival, Safety and Security officers were informed that the individuals involved had left the area.

Sunday, Nov. 15

12:20 a.m. Safety and Security officers responded to assist an intoxicated student in the basement restroom of Wilder Hall. The student was transported to Mercy Allen Hospital for treatment at their request.

Monday, Nov. 16


10:35 a.m. Safety and Security officers responded to a report of students who allegedly had contraband in the patio area outside of Burton Hall. Officers confiscated a grinder that contained a substance consistent with marijuana. The item was turned in to the Oberlin Police Department.

Tuesday, Nov. 17


11:00 a.m. A student reported that money was stolen from their wallet while teaching a class in the rock climbing area of Philips gym. The total amount of cash taken was approximately $250.

11:15 a.m. A student reported the theft of their bicycle from the north side of Dascomb Hall. The bicycle is a green nine-speed valued at approximately $400.

5:12 p.m. Facilities staff reported vandalism of the wooden fence in the Woodland Street parking lot. There were several broken panels on the south end of the parking lot. A work order was filed for repair.

Wednesday, Nov. 18

12:20 a.m. A student reported leaving a practice room in Robertson Hall for approximately 10 minutes. When they returned to the room, there was a strong odor of an unknown substance. Nothing went missing, and no one was observed in the area.