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Police Log: Student rescued after being trapped in Dillard elevator

January 22, 2026 by Ashley Henderson

  1/18/2026 1500 hrs. Theft, UP Parking Lot

A student reported a scooter stolen from the parking lot at University Park Apartments. The investigation is ongoing. 

1/15/2026 1345 hrs.  Elevator Rescue, Dillard Hall

ACUPD responded and assisted a student who was trapped on the elevator in Dillard Hall. The elevator was placed out of order and student was able to get off the elevator without incident. 

1/14/2026 2100 hrs. Accident Report, Dillard Hall Lot

ACUPD took a report for a private property collision that occurred in the Dillard Hall Lot.

ACUPD ACTIVITY STATISTICS

Jan. 14-20, 2026 

Alarm 1
CCTV Review 1
Check Building 270
Community Policing  10
Directed Patrol 9
Elevator call 2
Elevator Rescue 1
Escort 3
Event Support 3
Foot Patrol 6
Information Report 1
Investigation 4
Lock/Unlock Buildng 27
Lost Property  3
Medical Call 2
Monitor Lot/Facility 12
Jump Start 7
Motorist Assist 1
Tire Inflate 2
Vehicle Unlock 5
Noise Violation 4
Open Records 1
Parking Lot Check 58
Parking Violation 1
Suspicious Person 1
Theft 1
Traffic Accident 1
Traffic Stop 3
Welfare Check 1

Chief’s Tip of the Week: Lock, take and hide. Please lock your vehicles and take or hide any valuables inside them. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. If you see someone suspicious, please call ACU PD so we can identify suspects and prevent theft.

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