Vehicle Burglary ― Lot K Reported Jan. 14, 7:39 p.m., occurred between Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m. and Jan. 14, 6:55 p.m. A Campus Safety officer reported a locked vehicle burglarized in Lot K. This is an active investigation and was reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.  Grand Theft...

Trespassing — Lot K Reported Jan. 6, 2:17 p.m. An officer observed an individual riding a bicycle through Lot K. After the officer made contact with the individual, the individual claimed that he was a BMX rider checking out the structure of the parking lot. The officer made him aware that the...

Weapon(s) on School Grounds — University Drive Reported Dec. 6, 10:07 p.m., occurred Dec. 6, 10:07 p.m. Campus Safety officers reported two students with a sword. Officers made contact and determined that the sword was a prop weapon and not functional, so no actual crime had occurred. However,...

Battery — Bell Tower Reported Oct. 29, 9:01 p.m. A student reported a domestic disturbance in front of the Bell Tower. The two individuals involved are not affiliated with Biola and were given a trespass advisement.  Trespassing — Library  Reported Oct. 29, 9:38 p.m.  The same two individuals...

Vandalism ― Lot S Reported April 17, 10:24 a.m., occurred prior A Campus Safety officer reported graffiti with the use of a paint pen on the wall of the parking structure. The incident was reported to facilities management for cleanup. The investigation has not been reported to the Los Angeles...

Trespassing — Lot R Reported March 25, 9:58 a.m. An officer observed an individual covered in mud entering campus through the creek. The individual had fallen into the creek and was looking for the Los Angeles river. The officer confirmed that the individual did not need medical attention before...

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot S Reported March 19, 10:38 a.m., occurred March 18 between 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. A student reported dents and scratches to their vehicle that were not there previously. The incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. However, the investigation...

Vandalism — Lot A Reported March 13, 4:20 p.m., occurred between 12:30 p.m. and 12:31 p.m. A student returned to their vehicle and found its window smashed. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report was not filed with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Trespassing — La...

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported Feb. 27, 12:43 a.m. Neighbors to campus reported loud music coming from Sutherland Hall. Officers found the source of the noise and it to be turned down. There was no further incident. Disturbing the Peace ― Sigma Hall Reported March 1, 3:05...

Trespassing — Gatehouse #1 Reported Feb. 20, 4:16 p.m. A gate attendant reported a homeless individual wandering onto campus. Officers made contact with the person and redirected them without further incident. Petty Theft — Lot S Reported Feb. 22, 11:02 a.m., occurred between Feb. 14, 5 p.m....

Every week, the Chimes partners with Biola’s student-run radio, KBR The Torch, to give an update on weekly news. This week’s podcast features host and Chimes Arts & Entertainment Editor Pierce Singgih and Chimes Editor-in-chief Christian Leonard, and includes updates about the annual Student...

Grand Theft — Tropicana Apartments Reported Feb. 15, 9:49 a.m., occurred between 1:15 a.m. and 1:19 a.m. A student reported their backpack stolen out of their unlocked vehicle. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department came to take a report, and during the course of the investigation Campus Safety found...