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The Tufts Daily
Where you read it first | Saturday, April 20, 2024

Police Briefs — April 27

Life's No Picnic

The Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) received a report of a stolen picnic table behind the Eliot-Pearson Children's School at 9:30 a.m. on April 20. The table went missing at some point during the previous week. This case is currently under investigation.

Foul Play

TUPD received a report about a damaged motor vehicle in the Cousens Gym parking lot at 6:30 p.m. on April 20. A student had parked in the lot earlier that day and later found the sunroof of her vehicle smashed. It appeared to have been hit by a baseball from Huskins Field across the street. The student plans to file a claim with her insurance company for repairs.

Stolen Credit

TUPD received a report of a stolen credit card from a locker room in the Tisch Sports Center at 7 p.m. on April 20. There was an unsuccessful attempt to use the card at a local store. This case is under investigation.

Roof Gathering

TUPD responded to a report of loiterers on the Cousens Gym roof at 1:40 a.m. on April 22. Multiple people came down from the roof and were identified and informed that a report would be sent to the Dean of Student Affairs' office.

Pedaling Away

TUPD received a report from a student at 10:15 p.m. on April 22 that her bicycle pedals had been stolen at some point over the last few months. A police report was filed.

Partyin' Hard

TUPD and Medford Police responded to a loud party on Boston Ave. at 11:25 p.m. on April 23. The party cleared out, and a report was filed and sent to the Dean of Student Affairs' office.

Hot Hot Dogs

TUPD and the Somerville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm that went off at 92 Professors Row at 12:30 a.m. on April 26. A student inside was cooking hot dogs, and the smoke caused the alarm to sound. The Somerville Fire Department checked the area and allowed the system to be reset.