Crime Log: October 16-25

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor

The NYU Department of Public Safety received four reports of larceny, three reports of controlled substance and one report of harassment between Oct. 16 and Oct. 25.

Larceny

On Oct. 16 at 1:15 p.m., a student reported that he left his bicycle secured to a stop sign on Washington Place at 10 a.m. When the student returned later that day, the bicycle and its U-bar lock were missing. A police report was filed.

On Oct. 17 at 4:10 p.m., a student reported that he left his bicycle secured to a rack in Schwartz Plaza at 1:00 p.m. but discovered it missing when he returned for it. The student declined to file a police report.

On Oct. 17 at 8 p.m., a student reported that she discovered two watches missing from her desk in Gramercy Green Residence Hall that morning. Her roommate also reported that her watch, iPad mini charger and case were missing from her dresser. The students notified Public Safety that their room had been unlocked. The student declined to file a police report.

On Oct. 19 at 11:50 a.m., a staff member reported that a laptop was stolen from a locked office in Bobst Library sometime between July 29 and Oct. 5. The laptop was used by multiple staff members. A police report was filed.

Controlled Substance

On Oct. 17 at 1 a.m., Public Safety responded to a report of an alleged controlled substance in Hayden Hall. A small amount of marijuana was recovered and the case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

On Oct. 17 at 1:05 a.m., Public Safety responded to a report of an alleged controlled substance in Rubin Hall. A small amount of marijuana was recovered and the case has been referred to Judicial Affairs.

On Oct. 18 at 10:40 p.m., Public Safety responded to a report of an alleged controlled substance in Alumni Hall. A small amount of marijuana was recovered and the case has been referred to NYU Judicial Affairs.

Harassment

On Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m., several NYU administrative officers reported that they were copied on threatening emails directed at an NYU student. The incident is part of an ongoing criminal investigation and law enforcement has been notified.

A version of this story appeared in the Monday, Oct. 26 print issue. Email Lexi Faunce at [email protected]