The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Nov. 29–Dec. 1.
Balloon trips B&E alarm at Global Development Policy Center
A breaking and entry alarm went off at 53 Bay State Road at 9:04 p.m. Nov. 29. The Office of Facilities Management and Planning responded and removed a floating balloon which had triggered the alarm. Balloons caused two more alarms in the building to go off at 12:33 a.m. and 12:42 a.m. Friday.
Fire under Charlesgate West overpass
An officer reported an active fire at Storrow Drive under the Charlesgate West overpass at 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Massachusetts State Police and the Boston Fire Department came to the scene.
Robbery at Speedway
The Boston Police Department reported a robbery at 100 Brighton Ave. at 4:10 a.m. Saturday. The suspect, who fled on foot toward the rear of the store, was identified as a black male with long hair and a blue jacket. A BPD unit pursued him on foot.
Party reports debris dropped from Charles River Medical Practice
Boston Police reported a party dropping bricks and rocks from the roof of 930 Commonwealth Ave. at 5:49 p.m. Saturday. Boston Police and the Brookline Police Department came to the scene. One victim refused medical treatment.
Jennifer Small is a junior in the Boston University College of Communication, majoring in journalism and minoring in media science. She is one of the Co-Campus News Editors for Spring 2023.
