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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log — March 11-March 23

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This crime log includes trespassing and vehicle theft.
Hope Smith, Managing Editor March 29, 2023

Trespassing - Metzger Hall Reported on March 11, occurred on March 11 at 2 p.m. A person not connected to the university was bothering staff in Metzger Hall and Campus Safety officers removed him from campus. The case has been cleared by exception. Hit and Run - Emerson Parking (Lot L) Reported...

Crime Log ― Jan. 4–Jan. 23

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This crime log includes petty theft and vandalism.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief January 24, 2023

Hit and Run — Tradewinds Apartments  Reported on Jan. 4, occurred on Jan. 3 at 11:30 p.m.  A person not associated with Biola hit the apartment complex with their vehicle. Campus Safety followed up with the individual’s insurance company. The case has been cleared.  Petty Theft — Hart Hall  Reported...

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Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief October 30, 2022

Crime Log ― Sept. 19–Oct. 17

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This crime log includes vandalism and grand theft.
Dalet Valles and Phoebe Vrable October 19, 2022

Hit and Run — Lower Campus Parking (Lot G) Reported on Sept. 19, occurred between Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. and Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. A student-owned vehicle was hit on lower campus. No note was left, and the case is still under investigation.  Hit and Run — Sutherland Parking (Lot B) Reported on Sept....

Crime Log ― Aug. 27 – Sept. 17

Crime Log ― Aug. 27 – Sept. 17
This crime log includes vandalism and extortion.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2022

Hit and Run — Alpha Hall Reported on Aug. 27, occurred between Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 1:40 p.m. A student vehicle was scratched in a hit and run in the Alpha parking lot. The case is still active.  Hit and Run — Off Campus Reported on Aug. 28, occurred on Aug. 28 at 9:40 p.m. A...

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Julianne Foster April 16, 2022

Crime Log ― March 9 – March 21

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This crime log includes instances of theft and a hit and run.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor March 22, 2022

Petty Theft ― Blackstone Hall Reported March 9 at 8:43 p.m., occurred March 7 between 10:30 and 11:15 p.m. A student reported to Campus Security that a bag was stolen from Blackstone Hall, two days after the initial disappearance. The case remains active. Petty Theft ― Tennis Courts Reported...

Crime Log ― Feb. 15 – March 8

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This Crime Log includes instances of trespassing, extortion and theft.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor March 8, 2022

Fraudulent Use of Access Card ― Student Services Building and Library Reported Feb. 25 at 9:03 a.m., occurred prior. The ID Card office reported the fraudulent use of an access card after a card was reported missing. The card was reportedly used twice, though Campus Safety does not know whether...

Crime Log ― Feb. 1 – Feb. 14

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This week's crime log includes instances of petty theft and a hit and run.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor February 15, 2022

Petty Theft ― The Cafe Report Feb. 8 at 5:51 p.m., occurred Feb. 8 between 4:25 and 5:50 p.m. A student reported an instance of theft after their property was taken from outside the cafeteria. The property was returned and the case was referred to Student Development. Hit and Run ― University...

Crime Log ― Jan. 19 – Feb. 1

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This Crime Log contains instances of theft and extortion.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor February 1, 2022

Vehicle Theft ― Bluff parking lot Occurred Jan. 19, 5:20 am A car was stolen from the Bluff Apartments parking lot on the morning of Jan. 19. An investigation was able to determine that the car was stolen at 5:20 am. The case is active and was referred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Violation...

Crime Log ― Jan. 1 – Jan. 18

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This crime log features instances of vandalism and sexual harassment.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 18, 2022

Vandalism — Rosecrans Avenue  Occurred between Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 1. Damage occurred to the passenger side door frame of the car. No report was filed and the report was cleared by exception. Oral Copulation — On Campus Reported Jan. 10 at 9:13 a.m., occurred during the Fall 2021 semester.  Additional...

Crime Log―Nov. 17–Nov. 29

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This crime log features multiple cases of hit and run, grand theft and defrauding of an innkeeper.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 30, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage ― Lot C Reported Nov. 17 at 1:09 p.m. A staff member reported that the gate in Lot C was knocked off the tracks as a vehicle was exiting on Wednesday afternoon. There was no actual damage to the gate besides the dislodging. The case remains active. Grand Theft ―...