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Police Beat for 04/27/2009

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Steward sparks

Fireworks were set off in the Steward Quad at 1:50 a.m. April 24. According to police, Public Safety officers checked the area, but did not find anyone or any fireworks.

Fun for all ages

A metal princess lunch box and a Leapster game system with games were left at Alfond Arena. The items were placed in a box in the Alfond Operations office. The owner was contacted, but the items were stolen from the office before they could retrieve them. The theft, valued at $225, was reported to Public Safety April 23. The matter is under investigation.

“This is your second notice …”

On April 21, a Doris Twitchell Allen Village resident received a phone call from someone claiming the resident’s vehicle warrantee had run out. The resident gave the caller his debit card information and his social security number. On April 23, he noticed $500 was withdrawn from his savings account. Public Safety is investigating the case.

No “no skateboarding” signs

Facilities Management reported the theft of a “no skateboarding” sign April 23 from the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King Plaza.

Caught with his pants down

A female student contacted Public Safety at 2:04 a.m. April 22 when a man exposed his genitals outside of Aroostook Hall. The man was standing in front of her window with his pants around his ankles. The subject was – based on the description given by the student – walking by Estabrooke Hall. David Gerrish, 42, Naples, was brought to the Public Safety department where he was charged with indecent conduct. Gerrish was also given a criminal trespass letter banning him from university property.

Where there’s smoke …

Public Safety responded to a report of a car on fire at the Hilltop Parking Lot next to the Student Recreation and Fitness Center at 12:18 a.m. April 22 and found a black 1996 Volkswagen Golf with smoke coming from under the hood. There were no visible flames, but the cause was an electric fire. The fire department disconnected the battery and towed the vehicle. Public Safety was unable to locate the owner.

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