Drexel Crime Report

By: Omkar Baxi

Posted: 6/5/09

The following are crimes that occurred on or near campus and were reported to The Triangle by the Drexel University Department of Public Safety. All information included in this report is taken from law enforcement or DPS incident reports.

May 25, 2009

THEFT FROM BUILDING

11 p.m. Towers Hall

A Drexel employee reported that unknown person/s took her jacket that was left unattended in the first floor lobby.

May 26, 2009

BURGLARY

12:53 a.m. 200 Block of N. 34th St.

At 12:53 a.m., May 9, DUPD and the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a fraternity house. It was determined that unknown person/s forced open the window grate from the first floor side window, entered the vacant property, and discharged a fire extinguisher in the first floor, and tripped the alarm.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

10:30 a.m. 3200 Block of Arch St.

A Drexel student reported that unknown person/s broke the right passenger window of his auto and took a GPS system, XM radio, and two rolls of quarters that were left visible in the auto.

May 27, 2009

THEFT FROM BUILDING

2:30 p.m. Daskalakis Athletic Center

A Drexel student reported that unknown person/s took his iPod and cash from a gym bag that was left in an unsecured locker.

THEFT FROM BUILDING

11:40 p.m. Ross Commons

A Drexel student reported unknown person/s took his book bag that contained his laptop computer and identification that was left unattended under a table.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

9 a.m. 3200 Block of Pearl St.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that unknown person/s broke the rear window of his vehicle and took a tool box and assorted power tools.

May 28, 2009

LAW VIOLATION - DRUGS

11:58 p.m. Towers Hall

A Drexel student was found to be in possession of marijuana. The incident was forwarded to Student Conduct for review.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

3:30 p.m. 200 Block of N. 32nd St.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that unknown person/s broke the right front window of his auto and took a GPS system that was left visible in the mount in the center of the windshield.

THEFT FROM BUILDING

7:25 p.m. Daskalakis Athletic Center

A Drexel student reported that unknown person/s took his cell phone that was left unattended and unsecured in a sneaker.

May 29, 2009

VANDALISM

No Time Given 200 Block of N. 35th St. - Parking Lot "D"

A Drexel student reported that between May 16 and May 29, unknown person/s broke the front passenger side window of his vehicle. Nothing was taken.

May 30, 2009

ASSAULT

2:40 a.m. 200 Block of N. 34th St.

A Drexel student reported that he was punched in the left side of his face by an unknown male . The student was transported to HUP by Medics, treated and released.

ASSAULT

4:15 a.m. 3100 Block of JFK Blvd.

A Drexel student reported that he was assaulted by two unknown males. The victim was transported to HUP by Medics, treated and released.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

10:30 a.m. 200 Block of N. 33rd St.

A non-Drexel affiliate reported that unknown person/s broke the driver's window to her auto and took a GPS system and EZ Pass system that were visible in her auto.

THEFT FROM BUILDING

9:30 a.m. Main Building

A Drexel student reported that unknown person/s took his Nintendo DS gaming system that he left unattended and unsecured in the Main Building auditorium.

VANDALISM

3:30 a.m. 3200 Block of Powelton Ave.

A Drexel student reported unknown person/s damaged her laptop computer and other personal property that was left unattended and unsecured in her bedroom while a party was being held at the residence.

May 31, 2009

DUI

2:45 a.m. 300 Block of N. 34th St.

Drexel Police Officers arrested a non-Drexel affiliate for driving under the influence after observing this male leave the scene of the accident after hitting a parked unattended vehicle.

LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION

No Time Given Van Rensselaer Hall

A resident hall assistant found an intoxicated Drexel student. The student was transported to Presbyterian Hospital for evaluation and the incident was forwarded to Student Conduct for review.