Security Report: Nov. 4th through 10th

Thursday, November 4th

12:38 p.m. A student reported the theft of her bicycle which was locked to itself outside of Mudd Library.  The bike is a blue, men’s Bluestone 200, 10 speed, valued at $200.00.

3:12 p.m. Officers and Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Allencroft.  Smoke from a pot of burnt ginger activated the alarm.  The alarm was reset with no further problems.

Friday, November 5th

8:56 a.m. Staff from CIT reported the theft of several computers, value being a total of approximately $7576.50.  The theft is under investigation by Safety & Security and the Oberlin Police Department.

10:10 a.m. Officers and Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Dascomb dining hall.  The cause was smoke from a burnt bagel.  The alarm was silenced and reset.

1:39 p.m. A student reported the theft of her unsecured bicycle from the southeast side of Burton Hall.  The bike is a GT Palomar, women’s, purple in color, valued at $100.00.

12:37 p.m. A resident of South Hall reported the theft of her laptop computer from her locked room.  The laptop is a PC Notebook, white in color and valued at $350.00.  The theft is under investigation.

10:47 p.m. Officers and Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Talcott.  All hallway and room detectors were checked, but an activated detector was not located and there was no smoke or fire seen.  The alarm was reset without complication.

11:29 p.m. A student reported accidentally breaking the glass in the fire extinguisher cabinet door on the second floor of Dascomb.  A work order was filed for repair.

Saturday, November 6th

2:36 a.m. Officers and Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm on the second floor of Langston Hall.  The cause of the activated smoke detector was burnt popcorn.  The alarm was reset.

12:33 p.m. Custodial staff reported vandalism to a first floor bathroom in East Hall.  Unknown person(s) kicked the door off a stall.  A work order was filed for repair of the door.

Sunday, November 7th

1:02 a.m. Officers responded to a party on West College Street that was over the authorized attendance.  The party was shut down for the night.

1:35 a.m. A resident of Barrows Hall reported a marijuana odor on the third floor.  The room in question was located by officers and occupants denied smoking in the room.  All students were advised of the College policies on smoking in buildings/rooms, and smoking marijuana.

1:05 a.m. Officers and Oberlin Police Department responded to an emergency request to assist an intoxicated student in the area of King.  The unconscious student was transported by ambulance to Mercy Allen Medical Center.

1:44 a.m. Officers and Oberlin Fire Department responded to an activated pull station on the first floor of Dascomb Hall.  The building was checked and no need for the activation could be located.  The alarm was reset.

10:02 a.m. Officers and Oberlin Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at East Hall, mechanical room.  The cause of the alarm was from excessive heat in the room.  A window was opened and an electrician was contacted for repair.

3:24 p.m. A student reported vandalism to her vehicle while parked in the Union Street lot.  The passenger side rear door was kicked leaving a dent, scuff mark and visible shoe print.  Two other vehicles in the lot were discovered to have similar damage.  Oberlin Police Department also responded for a report.  Owners of vehicles were notified.

7:44 p.m. A student reported the theft of his gray Nike string bag from an unlocked locker in Philips Gym.  The bag contained gym clothes, a pair of glasses and a black LG cell phone.  A check of the area was made for the items with negative results.  The cell phone service was cancelled.

Monday, November 8th

2:46 p.m. Staff reported the cord to the fire suppression system in the kitchen of Tank Hall was pulled and hanging approximately 8 inches.  The fire alarm company was contacted for repair.

11:54 a.m. A student reported the theft of her locked bicycle from the bike rack on the north side of Dascomb Hall.  The bicycle is a red Murray Westport, wide handlebars and black seat, valued at $100.00.

Tuesday, November 9th


10:16 a.m. Staff from Philips Gym reported the theft of a laptop computer from a secured office.  The laptop is a MacBook Pro, 15” screen, silver in color, valued at approximately $1700.00.  The theft is under investigation by the Safety & Security Office and Oberlin Police Department.

2:45 p.m. Staff from Wilder Hall reported the theft of a desktop computer.  The computer is a iMac Intel, 20” screen and is valued at approximately $1150.00.  The theft is under investigation by the Safety & Security Officer and Oberlin Police Department.

5:28 p.m. Officers responded to a requested for assistance from an ill student from Dascomb Hall.  The student was transported to the hospital for treatment.

11:37 p.m. Student staff reported finding a small plastic bag containing what appeared to be marijuana near the exterior entrance of Langston Hall.  The baggie was turned over to the Oberlin Police Department.