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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...

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...

Crime Log ― April 6 – April 18

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This crime log includes marijuana violations and petty theft.
Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2022

Grand Theft — Stewart Hall Reported on April 6, occurred between Feb. 22 at 12:01 a.m. and April 6 at 3 p.m. A student’s credit card was stolen in an instance of grand theft.  The sheriff’s department was contacted and the incident was referred to Student Development. The incident was cleared...

Crime Log ― March 22 – April 5

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This crime log includes vandalism and hit and runs.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor April 5, 2022

Vandalism ― Jesus Saves Parking Garage (Lot S) Multiple instances of vandalism using spray paint were reported between March 22 and March 30.  Campus Safety officers made four separate reports after finding vandalism on the 1st floor, 4th floor and two separate locations on the 5th floor of the...

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...

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Hannah Larson, Editor-in-Chief February 18, 2022

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 Nov. 4 — Nov. 10

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This crime log features multiple cases of hit and run property damage, vehicle theft, vandalism and battery.
Andi Basista, News Editor November 16, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot G Reported on Nov. 4 at 5:56 p.m., occurred between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. A hit and run occurred in the parking lot outside of Hope. A student reported damage to her car after returning to the parking lot. The case was reported with the Sheriff's Department and remains...

Crime Log — Sept. 21 – Oct. 5

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This crime log includes cases of vandalism, several hit and runs and extortion.
Andi Basista, News Editor October 5, 2021

Vandalism — Lot B Reported Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m., occurred prior. A driver reported that someone keyed their car on Wednesday morning. The student brought up the incident with Campus Safety and the case is still active. Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot G Reported Sept. 26 at 10:44 a.m. On...

Crime Log ― Sept. 7 – Sept. 21

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This crime log includes cases of grand theft, petty theft, hit and runs, trespassing, accidental fire and extortion.
Andi Basista, News Editor September 21, 2021

Grand Theft ― Rosecrans Avenue Reported Sept. 7 between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. On Sept. 7, a catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle that was parked on the street in front of the Block apartments on Rosecrans Avenue. The case remains active and the victim filed a personal claim with the Sheriff's...