Police Beat, May 15 2013

May 17, 2013
Illustration by Vania Tauvela
May 8 – Fire
Fire alarms were activated in Pearce Hall. A student was cooking and accidentally caught something on fire. The fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. Damage was minimal.
By Linsey Garrison
staff writer
May 6
8 a.m. – Vandalism
Graffiti, mainly two large graphics, were found on the challenge course and dugouts. A signature on the images was not discernable. There are no suspects at this time.
2 p.m. – Domestic Dispute
Officers responded to a call about a married couple fighting in the campus mall area. The incident was verbal only.
6:30 p.m. – Vandalism
Graffiti was found in an area behind the Phase. Black and blue paint was used on a concrete railing. There are no suspects at this time.
May 7
2:30 p.m. – Theft
An external hard drive was stolen from a computer lab in the RTV building. There are no suspects at this time.
May 8
6:56 p.m. – Fire
Five fire alarms were activated on the 10th floor of Pearce Hall. A student was cooking and accidentally caught something on fire, and then threw it in the garbage. A community adviser was able to put the garbage can out with a fire extinguisher. Damage was minimal.
May 9
4:20 p.m. – Marijuana
violation
An officer on bike patrol responded to a call regarding four students smoking marijuana near Ninth Street and Oakland Street. One student admitted to having drugs and was cited and released.
May 12
9:30 p.m. – Police Timely Warning
A female student was grabbed while jogging through the alley behind Brewster Hall between 9:10 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The suspect is described as a male of unknown race, 5 foot 7 to 8 inches tall and wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, possibly red shorts or shoes and carrying a white grocery bag. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cheney Police Department at 509-535-9233.
Tip of the Week:
The police department would like to remind everyone to be aware of their surroundings and travel in groups after dark.
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