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Police log Jan. 31 – Feb. 7

February 8, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Weekly Highlight Report for January 31st – February 7th, 2023

02/03/2023 1:17 a.m  SUSPICIOUS PERSON WILL HAIR PARK

While on a random patrol ACUPD contacted a white male sitting in a vehicle inside the park. The male was advised the park was closed and he needed to leave. 

 

02/03/2023 8:00 a.m.  BURGLARY OF MOTOR VEHICLE 500 Blk EN 18TH ST

A student reported to ACU PD that her vehicle was burglarized over the night while parked on EN 18th ST. The vehicle was unlocked but nothing was taken. 

 

02/03/2023 2:30 p.m.  CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ACU SHERROD PARK STORAGE  

ACU PD responded to the Sherrod Park Storage for reports of 5-6 juveniles breaking windows out of the facility. Responding officers were unable to locate the juveniles. Multiple windows were broken and property damage occurred. 

 

02/06/2023 9:32 a.m.  SUSPICIOUS PERSON ZONA LUCE BUILDING

ACU PD was notified of a black male entering the facility, using the restroom, and speaking with students. The male was asked to leave the facility and caught a ride on the City Link bus. 

 

02/05/2023 7:45 p.m.  ASSAULT 600 BLK EN 16TH ST

ACU PD responded to reports of a student being struck by air soft pellets while walking in the 600 Blk of EN 16th ST. The unknown suspect fired from a moving vehicle. Surveillance video shows the suspect vehicle as possibly a red Ford SUV, investigation on going. 

ACUPD ACTIVITY STATISTICS

Jan. 31 – Feb. 7, 2023

OTHER 11
PARKING LOT PATROL 26
PARKING VIOLATION 3
PATROL VEHICLE MAINT 10
PROWLER 1
PUBLIC SERVICE 6
RANDOM PATROL 54
REPORT WRITING 9
REPORT WRITING (CASE REPORT) 4
REPORT WRITING (FOLLOW UP) 1
SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY 4
SUSPICIOUS PERSON 3
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE 2
TRAFFIC STOP 3
TRAINING  1
VEHICLE COLLISION 4
WELFARE CHECK 5
911 CALL 4
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITY 50
ADVICE 4
ANIMAL CALL 1
ALARM 0
ATTEMPT TO LOCATE 1
ASSIST 1
BURGLARY OF MOTOR VEHICLE 1
BUILDING LOCK/UNLOCK 20
CHECK BUILDING 190
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 3
CRMINAL TRESPASS 1
ESCORT 12
FOOT PATROL 12
FOUND CHILD 1
FOUND PROPERTY 1
HARASSMENT 1
INFO REPORT 5
INVESTIGATIVE FOLLOW UP 9
LOST PROPERTY 1
MEDICAL CONCERN 1
MEDICAL EMERGENCY 2
MONITOR FACILITY 41
MOTORIST ASSIST: INFLATE TIRE 4
MOTORIST ASSIST: JUMPSTART 14
MOTORIST ASSIST: OTHER 6
MOTORIST ASSIST: UNLOCK 6

 TOTAL CALLS:  541

Chief’s Tip of the Week:  Please remember to lock your vehicles and then take or hide your valuables to help prevent and deter motor vehicle burglaries. Report any suspicious activity or persons to ACU PD. 

Filed Under: Police Log

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