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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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. 5 – Feb. 12

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This week’s crime log includes petty theft, a fire and trespassing with marijuana in a car.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) February 12, 2019

Petty Theft — Blackstone Hall Reported on Feb. 8, 7 p.m., occurred between Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. and Feb. 5 at 11 p.m. A student reported sunglasses taken out of their backpack in Blackstone Hall. The student decided not to report the alleged theft to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and the...

Crime Log Jan. 28 – Feb. 5

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Campus Safety believes the three car battery thefts in this week’s crime log may have been related.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager February 5, 2019

Hit and Run: Property Damage ― El Espejo Road Reported Jan. 28, 10:21 a.m., occurred prior to 10:21 a.m. A student driver reported being hit by another car. There was no camera footage available to identify the perpetrator. The student reported the incident to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department...

Crime Log ― Jan. 15 – Jan. 22

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A hit and run at the gatehouse, petty theft and trespassing make up this week’s crime log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager January 22, 2019

Hit and Run: Property Damage ― Gatehouse #1 Reported Jan. 16, 8:40 p.m. A gate attendant saw a vehicle crash through the gate arm and make a U-turn off campus during last Wednesday’s power outage. The incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Burglary/Vehicle ―...

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 ― Dec. 4 – Dec. 11

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This week’s crime log is made up of petty theft, trespassing and disturbing the peace.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager December 11, 2018

Petty Theft ― Rosecrans Apartments Reported Dec. 4, 8 a.m., occurred between Dec. 3, 6 p.m. and Dec. 4, 8 a.m. A student reported their GPS and other items stolen from their locked vehicle. Two of the stolen items were discovered nearby. The incident was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s...

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 — 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...

14 bicycles stolen from Biola

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After multiple petty theft incidents, Campus Safety offers free locks to students.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2018

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. Daisy Krigbaum has had her bike stolen. Twice. The most recent theft occurred on Sept. 30 in the middle of the day. The junior philosophy major says that although she had a U-lock for her Schwinn mountain bike, she was late to a meeting...

Crime Log ― Oct. 23 – Oct. 31

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Petty theft, disturbing the peace, property damage and vandalism make up this week’s crime log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 31, 2018

Petty Theft ― Library Reported Oct. 23, 10:59 p.m., occurred between 10:40 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. A student reported their unlocked scooter stolen. The case was not referred to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department but remains active. Disturbing the Peace ― Hope Hall Reported Oct. 23, 11:31...

Crime Log — Oct. 16 – Oct. 23

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This week’s crime log features petty theft, trespassing and vandalism.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2018

Trespassing — Lot R Reported Oct. 17, 11:50 a.m. A student reported an individual yelling in the area. Officers made contact with the individual and asked the person to leave, which they did without further incident. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Oct. 19, 12:18 a.m. A student reported...