The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Feb. 17 to Feb. 24.
Larceny at CAS
On Feb. 18 at 1:25 p.m. a student’s backpack was stolen from the lobby of the College of Arts and Sciences at 675 Commonwealth Ave.
Shoplifting at Barnes & Noble
At 5:56 p.m. on Feb. 18 police received a call from Barnes & Noble security about a male shoplifting merchandise at the store’s 660 Beacon St. location. BUPD arrested a non-affiliated 30-year-old male on theft charges and default warrants for similar theft crimes in the area.
Graffiti at Cummington Mall
At 2 Cummington Mall on Feb. 19 at 2:21 p.m., officers responded to investigate graffiti tagging on the rear of the building. They found 16 tags with the letters “CIGA” and “SYDE.” BU facilities personnel have been notified.
Breaking and entering
On Wednesday at 4:47 p.m., a BU student reported he parked his vehicle in the fire lane outside 10 Buick St. and left it unlocked and unattended for 20 minutes. He lost all of the property in his car. Police valued the total losses at over $3,000.
Stolen cell phone
At 595 Comm. Ave on Thursday at 9:39 p.m. a BU student reported her cell phone stolen after it fell out of her pocket in front of the School of Management. Later the student’s friend received a call from an unknown female stating she had purchased the phone from a used iPhone store in Boston. The investigation is ongoing.
Alcohol violation
On Friday at 7:39 p.m., officers summonsed three BU students for violating alcohol laws near Saint Mary’s Street.
Car accident
On Saturday, a BU police officer was in a motor vehicle accident while assisting a disabled motor vehicle near Storrow Drive. Due to the icy conditions, the tow truck that came for the disabled vehicle hit the cruiser.
Assault and battery at FitRec
At 915 Comm. Ave. on Saturday, a BU student playing a pick-up soccer game pushed another player and ripped the necklace off of his neck. The student is facing assault and battery and destruction of property charges.
Student’s car hit by bottle
On Sunday at 2:00 a.m., a student’s car was hit by a bottle while he was driving down back street behind 199 Bay State Road.
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