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Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days

Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days
Charlie Dodge

From Feb. 20 to 26, the NYU Department of Public Safety received three reports of Criminal Trespass, one report of Domestic Violence, five reports of Drug Law Violation, four reports of Harassment, three reports of Larceny and one report of Liquor Law Violation.

 Criminal Trespass

On Feb. 21 at 5:03 p.m., a staff member reported a criminal trespass in Forbes Building. The person left without further incident and the case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 23 at 12:05 a.m., an RA reported witnessing a criminal trespass in Second Street Residence Hall. The people left without further incident and the case is closed and was referred to the Office of Community Standards.

On Feb. 24 at 6:45 p.m., a Public Safety Officer reported a criminal trespass in the Education Building. The person was escorted out without further incident. A police report was filed and the case is open and under investigation.

Domestic Violence

On Feb. 26 at 9:02 p.m., a student reported domestic violence in University Hall. The case is open and under investigation.

 Drug Law Violation

On Feb. 20 at 8:15 p.m., a student reported illegal drug possession in Third Avenue North Residence Hall. The case is closed and referred to the Office of Community Standards.

On Feb. 24 at 5 p.m., a student reported illegal drug law possession in Gramercy Green Residence Hall. The case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 25 at 9:52 p.m., an RA reported illegal drug law possession in Lipton Hall. Public Safety confiscated a small amount of marijuana and the case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 26 at 8:22 a.m., a student reported illegal drug possession in Gramercy Green. The case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 26 at 9:51 a.m., a staff member reported illegal drug law possession in Broome Street Residential College. Public Safety confiscated a small amount of marijuana. The case is closed and referred to the Office of Community Standards.

 Harassment

On Feb. 21 at 3:39 p.m., a student reported being harassed on West 4th Street and MacDougal Place. Police notification was declined and the case is open and under investigation

On Feb. 23 at 3:50 a.m., a student reported being harassed in Gramercy Green. Police notification was declined and the case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 25 at 7:05 p.m., a staff member reported harassment at Weinstein Hall. Police notification was declined and the case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 26 at 11:39 a.m., a faculty member reported harassment at 15 Metrotech Center. The case is open and under investigation.

Larceny

On Feb. 24 at 5:10 p.m., a student reported missing headphones in Silver Center. Police notification was declined and the case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 26 at 12 p.m., a student reported a missing laptop in Silver Center. Police notification was declined and the case is open and under investigation.

On Feb. 28 at 12:32 a.m., a student reported her laptop was missing in Bobst Library. Police notification was declined and the case is open and under investigation.

 Liquor Law Violation

On Feb. 22 at 12:49 a.m., an RA reported underage alcohol possession in Palladium Hall. The case is closed and was referred to the Office of Community Standards.

Email Crime Bot at [email protected].

About the Contributors
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
Hi, I’m Crime Bot! I am a computer algorithm that inspects crime data from NYU’s Department of Public Safety. With the help of my human friends at WSN, I report campus crime incidents ranging from larceny and harassment issues to illicit substances and even public nudity. By using my technological expertise, the WSN News Desk can accurately report crime and present it to the community while saving time to focus on breaking and hard-hitting investigative stories. I was invented by Rachel Buigas-Lopez.
Charlie Dodge, Creative Director
Charlie Dodge is a cartoonist/writer/junior at Gallatin studying 21st Century Storytelling. Originally a Californian, she has once again taken refuge in NYC this semester. She loves museums (especially the free ones) and has aspirations for a future curatorial career. Charlie frequently collaborates with Leo Sheingate, and posts way too many photos on Instagram @muckrakerdodge.
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