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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

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 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. 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 Oct. 13–Oct. 17

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This week’s Crime Log includes fire, tampering with fire alarms, petty theft and defrauding an innkeeper.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor October 19, 2021

Mechanical Fire — Lot F Reported Oct. 14 at 12:55 p.m., occurred prior. A brushfire started in the bushes next to Fluor Fountain. Campus Safety responded to the fire and used seven fire extinguishers to put out the flames. The report is closed. More information is available on the Chimes newspaper...

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...

Crime Log ― July 14 – Sept. 5

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Campus safety reported a case of missing Keurig coffee pods and one case of marijuana possession.
Bethsabe Camacho and Maria Weyne September 8, 2020

Petty Theft ―  Feinberg Hall  Reported July 14 at 9 a.m., occurred between May 27 and July 14.   A box of Keurig coffee pods was reported missing, the box was later found. No follow up was necessary.  Possession of Marijuana ―  Lot G  Reported Aug 24 at 10:49 p.m. A campus safety...

Crime Log — March 18 – March 24

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This week’s crime log features multiple cases of petty theft and one burglary.
Sophia Silvester, Staff Writer March 24, 2020

Petty Theft — Cafe Reported March 18, 3:01 p.m., occurred between March 17, 4 p.m., and March 18, 5:20 a.m. A Biola employee reported university property taken from the cafeteria. The case is active. Burglary — Tennis Courts Reported March 19, 7:40 a.m., occurred between March 12, 9 a.m., and...