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Police Beat for Nov. 2, 2009

By Jessie Darkis

Posted on Monday, November 2nd, 2009, 1:39 am

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Absent brawl

Police received a report on Oct. 30 that two males were fighting in the Corbett Parking Lot at 1:17 a.m. The caller said one of the men was on the ground while the other was on top hitting him. Officers were in the area when the call was received and arrived within seconds but were unable to locate anyone.
Backpack blunder

A student at the Student Recreation and Fitness Center reported his backpack was stolen at 7:13 p.m. on Oct. 27 while he was exercising. He placed his backpack, containing a motorcycle helmet with a tribal design on it and a pair of tan Timberland boots, next to the cubby space on the floor near the basketball court. He left to exercise for approximately 30 minutes, and when he returned, it was missing. The helmet is valued at $150, the boots at $50 and the black Nike bag at $40. The case is under investigation, and police ask to be notified if the helmet is seen.

Missing jerseys

The athletic department reported at 3:55 p.m. on Oct. 28 that two women’s basketball jerseys were stolen from the locker room sometime between Oct. 26 and 28.

Spotlight smash up

A building manager from the Buchanan Alumni House reported at 9:17 a.m. on Oct. 27 that someone had vandalized three spotlights near the north end of the building. The damage is estimated at $1,800. The case is under investigation.

Collins Center collision

A student riding his bicycle near the Collins Center for the Arts was struck by a vehicle at 6:50 p.m. on Oct. 29. Jordan Buck, 22, Brewer, was traveling on Rangeley Road when she turned onto the road near the Collins Center and felt something make contact with her 2005 Ford Focus. Bicyclist Christopher Kiss, 24, Orono, was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Damages to the vehicle are estimated at $200, damages to the bike are estimated at $100. The case is under investigation.

Recovered student

Police received a report from Residence Life at 1:29 a.m. on Oct. 28 confirming the whereabouts of a student who had been missing since Oct. 16. After investigation, the student was located at her home.

Humans vs. Zombies vs. Law enforcement

Police received a complaint by a faculty member at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 who observed a male subject in camouflage clothing and a painted face entering a classroom with what was thought to be a toy gun. At 11:44 a.m. on Oct. 28, a report was received from Oak Hall, stating a male was standing outside the building with a grey gun. On Oct. 29 at 12:37 p.m., police received a report stating a male was standing at one of the rear doors of Little Hall in all black with camouflage face paint, carrying a black rifle. On the same day at 12:40 p.m., a complaint was received that a male subject in all camouflage was standing on the soccer field. Police officers responded to all cases and confirmed all subjects were participating in the game Humans vs. Zombies.