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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 ― 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 — Nov. 5 – Nov. 12

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Officers are investigating reports of stolen bicycles and damage to the tennis courts’ netting.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor November 12, 2019

Petty Theft — Hope Hall Reported Nov. 7, 7:15 p.m., occurred between Nov. 1, 7 p.m. and Nov. 2, 11:50 a.m. A student reported a locked bike taken from the Hope Hall bicycle rack. The investigation is active and has been reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s)...

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 — 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 ― Oct. 9 – Oct.17

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Threatening phone calls, trespassing and petty theft make up this week’s Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager October 17, 2018

Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls ― Emerson Hall Reported Oct. 9, 3:30 p.m., occurred between 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. A student worker received and reported threatening phone calls. Campus Safety made contact with the student to make sure they were safe before writing up a report. A report was...

Crime Log — Oct. 2 – Oct. 9

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Even more bike thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

Petty Theft — Rosecrans Apartments #1 Reported Oct. 2, 6:41 a.m., occurred 6:41 a.m. A student reported an individual had just attempted to steal their locked bike, and that its lock had been cut. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been filed with the Los Angeles...

Crime Log—April 10 – Sept. 4

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Vandalism, trespassing, petty theft, possession of marijuana and property damage are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard September 4, 2018

MAY   Possession of Marijuana/Trespassing — Off-Campus Reported May 1, 7:07 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed smoke coming from outside the Hart Hall gates. The officer made contact with a non-student who was smoking, and a student who was not, and asked them to leave. They left...

Crime Log ― Nov. 21 – Nov. 29

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A whole lot of Petty Theft and Marijuana possession make up this week's crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 29, 2017

PETTY THEFT ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported Nov. 21, 11:43 p.m., occurred between Nov. 20, 7 p.m. and Nov. 21, 9:45 a.m. A student reported items missing from their wallet after recovering it from the lost and found. The student did not wish to file a report with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department,...

Crime Log: Sept. 19 ― Sept. 26

Crime Log: Sept. 19 ― Sept. 26
Petty Theft and Hit and Run make up a large majority of this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2017
Petty Theft and Hit and Run make up a large majority of this week's Crime Log.

Crime Log: Aug. 31 – Sep. 5

Crime Log: Aug. 31 - Sep. 5
Trespassing, petty theft and disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 7, 2017
Trespassing, petty theft and disturbing the peace make up this week's crime log.

Armed suspect seized at campus apartments

Armed suspect seized at campus apartments
Campus Safety worked with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to track down an alleged robbery suspect.
Alondra Urizar, Writer September 16, 2015
Campus Safety worked with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to track down an alleged robbery suspect.