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Police Log: Fire at UP leaves damage

October 9, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/7/2025 0200 hrs. Fire, UP Apartments ACUPD and AFD responded to an apartment at the UP Apartments for reports of a fire. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival, but there was damage caused by the fire inside the apartment. No injuries reported.  10/2/2025 1130 hrs.  Criminal Mischief, Track and Field  An unknown suspect cut 2 ACU ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Suspect arrested for allegedly stealing student’s phone

October 2, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/29/2025 1845 hrs. Medical Call, Rec Center ACUPD responded to the Student Recreation Center for a medical call. EMS responded, and the patient refused transport.  9/29/2025 1122 hrs.  Hit and Run, Campus Area A student reported damage to her vehicle caused by a hit-and-run. The student had been parked in several locations and was ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD investigates assault report in Mabee Hall

September 25, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/22/2025 1900 hrs. Criminal Trespass, ACU Campus ACUPD issued criminal trespass warnings related to the recent bike thefts on campus.  9/22/2025 1000 hrs. Theft, Smith Adams Lot  A student reported their bike was stolen from the Smith Adams parking lot. ACUPD is investigating multiple bike thefts, and an arrest was made of the suspect on ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student referred to dean after reported threat in Wessel Hall

September 18, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/16/2025 1530 hrs. Medical, Biblical Studies Building ACUPD and AFD responded to the Bible Building for a student having a medical issue. The student was treated on scene and declined EMS transport.  9/11/2025 1230 hrs.  Threat, Wessel Hall A student reported that another student threatened them in the common area of Wessel Hall. A ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD investigates connection in bike thefts

September 12, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/8/2025 1000 hrs. Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Barret Hall Lot A vehicle was stolen from the Barret Hall Lot. CCTV was reviewed, and it showed three suspects burglarizing two vehicles and stealing the 3rd. Abilene PD is assisting in the investigation, and the vehicle was recovered the next day.  9/6/2025 2100 hrs. Traffic Accident, ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD investigates bicycle theft caught on video

September 4, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/2/2025 1530 hrs. Theft, Wessel Hall   A student reported a theft of their bicycle at the Wessel Hall bike racks. The bike was unsecured at the time of the theft. The video was reviewed and showed two suspects checking the bike rack before taking the student’s bike. The investigation is ongoing to identify the suspects.    8/29/2025 1620 ... [Read More…]

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Police log: ACUPD investigates alleged suspects in theft at UP

August 28, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

8/25/2025 1900 hrs. Theft, University Park Apartments   A student reported a theft of their cooler off their porch at UP. Video was reviewed and two suspects were seen removing the cooler from the porch. The suspects are a heavy-set black male and a skinny white male with long hair. The investigation is ongoing to identify the ... [Read More…]

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Police log: Fight reported between two students in lobby of Bullock Hall

May 1, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

4/28/2025 1520 hrs. Assault, Bullock Hall A fight between two students was reported to have occurred the night of April 27 in the lobby of Bullock Hall. The students were contacted and the incident is being referred to the Dean of Students.  4/28/2025 1000 hrs. Hit and Run, Edwards Lot   A student reported her car was hit while parked in ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student allegedly attempted to set off fire alarm in dorm

April 24, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

4/21/2025 2200 hrs.  Drug Incident, Edwards Hall An incident involving illegal substances was conducted in a dorm in Edwards Hall. A report was taken.   4/23/2025 0400 hrs. Criminal Mischief, Edwards Hall  ACUPD responded to reports of a student trying to set off the fire alarm inside a dorm room. No charges are filed at this time but ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Faculty member suffered medical emergency on campus

April 16, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

4/13/2025 1400 hrs. Burglary of Building, Adjunct Area  ACUPD responded to reports of a burglary at an ACU-owned off-campus house. A report was taken, and the investigation is ongoing.  4/10/2025 1430 hrs.  Hit and Run, Church Lot  A student struck an ACU-owned van in the Church parking lot. ACUPD made contact with the student and ... [Read More…]

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