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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 ― Aug. 24 – Sept. 7

A picture of a Campus Safety car.
This crime log features cases of hit and runs, trespassing and furnishing alcohol to a minor.
Caleb Jonker, News Editor • September 7, 2021

Hit and Run: Property Damage ― Lot S  Reported Aug. 27, occurred between Aug. 16, 10:20 a.m. and Aug. 27, 5 a.m. A hit and run on a parked car occurred at Lot S. The case is still active. Trespassing ― Beachcomber Apartments Reported Aug. 27, 11:23 a.m. Campus security engaged with a person...

Criminal transients to blame for theft on campus, Campus Safety chief says

Criminal transients to blame for theft on campus, Campus Safety chief says
Campus Safety continues to reduce crime rates despite challenges in surrounding communities.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief • January 31, 2020

Since 2018, Biola has had 92 cases of theft, equating to 95% of property crime committed on campus in the same time period. Those numbers aren't unusually high says Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba—they're actually fairly low. But they may be preventable.  As Campus Safety works to reduce...