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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Crime Log ― Jan. 1 – Jan. 18

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This crime log features instances of vandalism and sexual harassment.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor January 18, 2022

Vandalism — Rosecrans Avenue  Occurred between Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 1. Damage occurred to the passenger side door frame of the car. No report was filed and the report was cleared by exception. Oral Copulation — On Campus Reported Jan. 10 at 9:13 a.m., occurred during the Fall 2021 semester.  Additional...

BREAKING: Biola Avenue flooded by broken water main

Brittany Ung // The Chimes
Several inches of water flooded the frontage road between the school and the off-campus apartments.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor August 29, 2021

Aug. 29, 11:21 p.m. update: Water has been restored to the houses on Biola Avenue. A broken water main caused waters to surge through Biola Avenue, the frontage road between campus and the off-campus apartments, on Sunday morning and early afternoon.  The flooding started at a home near Mansa...

Crime Log — Jan. 29 – Feb. 2

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This week’s crime log includes one fraudulent call and multiple cases of trespassing.
Micah Kim and Lacey Patrick February 5, 2020

Obtaining Property, Labor or Services by False Pretenses — Blackstone Hall Reported Jan. 29, 12:01 p.m., occurred at 11:45 a.m. A student reported receiving a fraudulent phone call asking for their personal information. This case is an active investigation. Trespassing — Rosecrans Apt. 4 Reported...

Crime Log — Jan. 17 – Jan. 27

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This week’s crime log features one case of marijuana and numerous cases of trespassing, theft and vandalism.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief January 28, 2020

Vandalism — Hope Hall Reported Jan. 17, 1:30 p.m. Facilities Management reported graffiti found inside Hope Hall.  Vandalism — Creek Tunnel - La Mirada Boulevard Reported Jan. 19, 4:39 p.m. An officer observed the individuals going into the creek tunnel and saw one of them writing on the...

Crime Log ― Jan. 14 – Jan. 15

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This week’s crime log features one vehicle burglary and one grand theft.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 21, 2020

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...

Construction on La Mirada and Rosecrans delayed, city says

Road work located on La Mirada Boulevard, next to Biola University.
Water-saving medians on the two streets just outside of Biola will be completed in late November.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 9, 2019

The construction project responsible for lane closures and congestion on Rosecrans Avenue and La Mirada Boulevard will continue for most of the semester. Median construction has been delayed due to digging complications, according to La Mirada Public Works Director Mark Stowell. The two streets stand...

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....

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola
Students are advised through email to exercise caution around La Mirada.
Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson October 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, Campus Safety sent a mass email to Biola students informing them of potential danger posed by “transient individuals.” Students were advised to act cautiously around parking lots and shopping centers near Rosecrans and Valley View where the individuals have been known to congregate. This...

Crime Log ― Dec. 17 – Jan. 23

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― GROVE MODULARS Reported Jan. 17, 10:33 p.m., occurred between 3:30 and 8 p.m. A student reported a camera as possibly stolen after leaving it in a Grove classroom. Officers made contact with the professor teaching the student’s class and discovered the professor had found the camera,...

Crime Log ― Nov. 29 – Dec. 5

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2017

BURGLARY - VEHICLE ― LOT K Reported Nov. 29, 9:42 a.m., occurred between Nov. 28, 10 p.m. and Nov. 29, 9:42 a.m. A student reported signs of a burglary attempt on their vehicle, though they found nothing stolen. The student did not wish to file a report with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department,...

Crime Log ― October 4-10

Crime Log ― October 4-10
Grand theft auto and petty theft makes up this week's crime log.
Jana Eller, Office Manager October 11, 2016
Grand theft auto and petty theft makes up this week's crime log.