The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from March 19 to March 26.
BUPD received reports March 22 at 10:30 a.m. that there were several incidents of graffiti inside the new student center at 100 Bay State Rd. Empty beer cans were found along with graffiti on each floor after unknown persons appear to have entered the building overnight. Officers will be guarding the building with overnight security detail.
Lost connection
A non-affiliate female reported to Mugar Library security March 22 at 10:37 a.m. that she was being followed by a male in the library, located at 771 Commonwealth Ave. She claimed he might have exposed himself to her. The female left the building and refused to give BUPD any additional information. Officers have had no contact with her since the incident, despite attempts to contact her via cell phone, which has since been disconnected. BUPD is working to locate the female.
Flash mob
A male student walking by 985 Commonwealth Ave. March 24 at 3:30 a.m. reported that a group of four male teenagers about 16 to 18 years old assaulted him. The student said the attack was unprovoked. The group of males hit him on the side of the head, causing minor a laceration to his head. He was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment.
Party foul
A male BU student was assaulted March 24 at about 2 a.m. as he left a sorority event at the Holiday Inn at the corner of Beacon Street and St. Paul Street. The victim was exiting the hotel with his girlfriend when was assaulted by another male BU student and two friends whom BUPD has not identified. The victim notified BUPD of the assault at 3:35 a.m. and was transported from the BUPD station to Boston Medical Center by ambulance. He sustained some injuries. BUPD identified one of the suspects and turned him over to Brookline police, who will summons him to Brookline District Court.
Hasty hold up
A male BU student stated five Hispanic-looking males robbed him March 24 at 12:30 p.m. as he walked past 44 Linden St. The group of males approached him and threatened him, but did not show any weapons. The victim turned over his wallet, room key and ID to the group, who took the cash out of the wallet and fled the area. The victim reported the crime to BUPD at 1:30 p.m. and it is being investigated by the Boston Police Department.
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