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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 — 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 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. 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. 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 — Nov. 13 – Nov. 27

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This week’s crime log features a possession of a firearm, as well as multiple trespassing and vandalism incidents.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief November 27, 2018

Trespassing — Tradewinds Apartments Reported Nov. 19, 2:38 p.m. A resident reported an individual digging through the trash cans behind the apartments. Officers made contact with the individual and asked them to leave the area. The individual left without further incident. Trespassing — University...

Crime Log ― Nov. 6 – Nov. 13

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Trespassing, petty theft, burglary and disturbing the peace make up this week’s crime log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager November 13, 2018

Trespassing ― Creek Tunnel - La Mirada Blvd Reported Nov. 6, 1:15 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed two individuals walking on campus. The officer recognized one of them as being previously banned from campus. The officer made contact and escorted the individuals off campus. Trespassing...

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 — Sept. 25 – Oct. 2

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Three bicycle thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

Minor in Possession of Tobacco/Paraphernalia — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 28, 11:10 p.m., occurred prior to 11:10 p.m. Student Development reported a student for possession of tobacco in Alpha Hall. Campus Safety officers investigated the report and cleared it, though a citation was issued. Campus...

Crime Log — Sept. 11 – 18

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Property damage and trespassing make up this week’s Crime Log, including a case of bike theft.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2018

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot C Reported Sept. 12, 3 p.m., occurred 1:08 p.m. A student reported a collision between two vehicles. The affiliations of the involved parties have not yet been released by Campus Safety. A report was not made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, but Campus...

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says
Campus Safety implements plans for a higher wall in hope of increasing security.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 12, 2018

While Biola is officially considered a private campus, the 6-foot tall wall behind Hart Hall has done little to prevent individuals with criminal intent from trespassing. Due to recommendations from Campus Safety last summer, construction for an enhanced wall is currently underway in order to increase...