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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log — March 25 – April 2

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This week’s crime log includes several instances of trespassing, vandalism and some marijuana-related offenses.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor April 2, 2019

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...

Crime Log — March 19 – March 24

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Campus Safety is investigating cases of Hit and Run, Petty Theft and Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls that occurred this week.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor March 26, 2019

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...

Crime Log — March 12 – March 19

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This week’s Crime Log was fairly quiet, with two trespassing alerts and one case of vandalism.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2019

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...

Crime Log ― Feb. 27 – March 6

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Petty theft, trespassing and noise complaints make up this week’s Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager March 12, 2019

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...

Crime Log — Feb. 19 – Feb. 26

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This week’s Crime Log features a handful of petty thefts and a fight not involving students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 26, 2019

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....

Crime Log — Feb. 12 – Feb. 19

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A string of burglaries near the off-campus apartments marks this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2019

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...

Crime Log — Dec. 10 – Jan. 15

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Over Christmas break, the Crime Log gathered several entries, including drug paraphernalia and burglary.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2019

Drug Paraphernalia / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s) to a Minor — Hope Hall / Horton Hall Reported Dec. 10, 1:45 p.m., occurred prior to 1:45 p.m. Campus Safety conducted a series of room searches, all related to the same incident, in Hope Hall and Horton Hall. All parties involved were students,...

Crime Log — Nov. 27 – Dec. 4

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This week’s crime log features a minor case of battery as well as vandalism and trespassing.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2018

Vandalism — Bookstore Restrooms Reported Nov. 27, 1:33 p.m., occurred prior to 1:33 p.m. An officer reported writing in black marker in the restrooms near the bookstore. Campus Safety contacted Facilities Management and requested the area to be cleaned. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation,...

Crime Log — Nov. 13 – Nov. 27

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This week’s crime log features a possession of a firearm, as well as multiple trespassing and vandalism incidents.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 27, 2018

Trespassing — Tradewinds Apartments Reported Nov. 19, 2:38 p.m. A resident reported an individual digging through the trash cans behind the apartments. Officers made contact with the individual and asked them to leave the area. The individual left without further incident. Trespassing — University...

Crime Log ― Nov. 6 – Nov. 13

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Trespassing, petty theft, burglary and disturbing the peace make up this week’s crime log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager November 13, 2018

Trespassing ― Creek Tunnel - La Mirada Blvd Reported Nov. 6, 1:15 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed two individuals walking on campus. The officer recognized one of them as being previously banned from campus. The officer made contact and escorted the individuals off campus. Trespassing...

Campus Safety arrests bike theft suspect

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The suspect possessed knives, burglary tools and a bike believed to be stolen from off-campus.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2018

Updated: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 9. Campus Safety officers arrested a man suspected of bike theft in front of Chase Gym this Friday, Nov. 9, at about 12 p.m. The man had been spotted some bike racks on campus last week. Officers made contact with the man and banned him from campus. He returned this week,...

Crime Log — Oct. 31 – Nov. 6

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This week’s crime log features disturbing the peace and a bike theft in progress.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2018

Editor’s Note: Campus Safety will be loaning bicycle U-locks to students free of charge. Check out the Chimes’ coverage of the bike thefts here. Disturbing the Peace — Welch Apartments Reported Oct. 31, 8:04 p.m. A resident reported loud music coming from another room. Though the incident...