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Police Beat: Oct. 1, 2012

Apology not accepted

University of Maine Police Department received a report at 1:15 a.m.Sept. 23 of a student who was struck by a vehicle. The victim was leaving a party at the PIKE house and walking toward Oxford Hall. As he crossed the road, a northbound vehicle turned right and struck him. The driver yelled, “I’m sorry,” and drove away. The victim sustained a bruise on his right leg and was assessed by UVAC, but was not transported.

Lifted lifter

UMPD received a report of theft at 4:57 p.m. Sept. 23 at the New Balance Student Recreation and Fitness Center. The male victim, 24, reported his bag, which contained his glasses, keys and phone, as missing from the male locker room. The theft was suspected to take place between 4 and 4:30 p.m. There are no suspects. The value of the stolen items is estimated at $200.

Buds and suds

UMPD received a report of an alcohol offense at 1:15 a.m. Sept. 22 on the third floor of Cumberland Hall. Officers were dispatched and two male students, both 19, were referred to Judicial Affairs. One female student, 19, was transported by UVAC to St. Joseph’s Hospital and was referred to Judicial Affairs.

Stealing sigma

UMPD received a report of a theft at 10:11 a.m.Sept. 23 from the Kappa Sigma house on Munson Road. Some time after 1 a.m., the fraternity symbols were destroyed and taken from the house. The suspects climbed onto the roof, loosened the bolts and took off with the sign. The estimated value of the sign is $100.

Boozing and losing

UMPD received a report of an alcohol offense at 12:55 a.m. Sept. 23. A student was vomiting on the first floor of Androscoggin Hall. The male student, 18, was found to be intoxicated and was referred to Judicial Affairs.

Holding hooch

UMPD received a report of an alcohol offense at 12:45 a.m Sept. 22 on the fourth floor of Hart Hall. Officers were dispatched and a female student, 19, was referred to Judicial Affairs for possession of alcohol.

No-show smoker

UMPD received a report of marijuana odor at 9:39 p.m. Sept. 23 coming from a room on the third floor of Androscoggin Hall. Officers were dispatched and knocked on the door, but the female resident did not answer and the officers left. Officers followed up on Sept. 24 and no contact was made. The student was referred to Judicial Affairs.

Make your mark

UMPD received a report of criminal mischief at 7:28 p.m. Sept. 22 at Fogler Library. “DNA” was written on a sticker in the first floor bathroom. The cost of clean up is estimated at $25.

Ding dong ditch

UMPD received a report of trespassing at 5:58 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Chi Omega house on College Ave. A sister of the sorority heard a beating on the door and saw three college-age suspects running away. There are currently no suspects.