The University Record, May 20, 1997
POLICE BEAT
By Rebecca A. Doyle
Man charged in computer theft
A man who was not affiliated with the University, was charged with
embezzlement in connection with the theft of a computer from the
Dennison Building on May 6. The computer was recovered. He was
arraigned in 15th District Court and waived a preliminary examination
set for May 14. He has been bound over to the Washtenaw County
Circuit Court for further proceedings.
Staff member arrested for forgery
A female staff member was arrested April 23 at her Northwood V
residence and charged with both uttering and publishing and forgery,
each a felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison. DPS officers
say the woman forged a check for approximately $5,000 in the Nov. 29
incident.
Larceny from autos is up
DPS Capt. James Smiley urges all U-M staff, faculty and students to
be careful to lock their cars and park in areas that are well-lit.
Incidents of larceny from automobiles are still being reported in
fairly high numbers and all members of the University community
should be aware that items like radios, radar detectors and
University parking permits are highly desirable for their resale
value.
Nude mile draws crowd
DPS officers estimate that the crowd of onlookers attending the
annual nude mile race down State St. and surrounding areas was nearly
10,000 this year, and the number of participants in the race reached
700. As a result of the crowds, one ambulance run was made, eight
minors were found in possession of alcohol, 10 people were cited for
parking violations, three skateboarders were detained and one person
was cited for urinating in public.
DPS officers still seeking information
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) is still searching for a white
male, 20-25 years of age, approximately 6' 1" and of medium build
with slightly wavy, medium-length dark hair. He is wanted in
connection with an assault that occurred at 1:45 a.m. April 28 in the
Church Street parking structure
When last seen the suspect was unshaven and was wearing a dark, long-sleeved pullover shirt, dark nylon pants and dark tennis shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact DPS at 763-1131.
Summer safety reminders
When warmer weather prompts University employees to open windows and
let the breezes in, make sure you avoid an unpleasant surprise the
next morning by closing ground floor windows before you leave work
for the day, notes Smiley. Bicycles are an attractive target for
thieves, especially in warm weather, so be sure to lock yours even if
you are going to leave it for only a minute. DPS recommends a heavy
duty bike lock such as the U bar.
Vacation time is approaching for many University employees. If you
are leaving home for some time, ask your postal carrier to hold your
mail or make arrangements for a neighbor to pick it up for you. Don't
leave messages on your answering machine telling everyone you are out
of town. Make arrangements to have lawn care done regularly so that
your house does not appear empty.
Other safety tips are noted in the Campus Safety Handbook, available from DPS, 763-3434.