Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Parrish Parlors
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore Alumna about the theft of items from Parrish Parlors. The value is $750. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 12:00 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: The Alumni Office reported a student was impersonating an Alumni Weekend worker and possibly stole items. Value of items is unknown at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Exterior
Date: Monday, June 10
Time: 12:47 p.m.
Location: Trotter Hall – Outdoor Tent
Synopsis: The Alumni Office reported the theft of a beer tap and bottles of alcohol from the Alumni Weekend tent outside of Trotter. The beer tap was recovered. The value of alcohol unknown at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date/Time: 9:00 a.m. Friday, June 7-2:00 a.m. Saturday, June 8
Location: Olde Club
Synopsis: The Alumni Office reported to Public Safety the theft of beer taps from Olde Club. The value is unknown at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 12:35 p.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received the report of an unidentified male inside Alice Paul Residence Hall by EVS staff. Public Safety responded. Search of the building did not reveal the subject.
Status: Investigation
Disorderly Conduct
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 3:11 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore Borough
Synopsis: Public Safety received information from Swarthmore Police relative to recent incidents that have occurred within the Borough of Swarthmore for awareness purposes.
Status: Inactive
Con. Sub. Other Poss.
Date: Tuesday, June 11
Time: 4:03 p.m.
Location: 117 S. Chester Road (across from PPR)
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Swarthmore Police Department on Chester Road with a disoriented subject. Individual was arrested by Swarthmore Police for drug paraphernalia.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Theft/Exterior
Date/Time: 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 11-8:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 12
Location: On or possibly off campus
Synopsis: Student reported her wallet missing. Student is not sure where, possibly on the bus or on campus. She last remembers having her wallet around 6:00 p.m. June 11. Item added to property database. Student was encouraged to contact Swarthmore Police as well.
Status: –
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 10:47 p.m.
Location: Trotter Hall, Attic RF-1/M1-45, Duct Detector Fire Alarm
Synopsis: Simplex reported fire alarm at Trotter Hall attic area. PSO Ellis, PSO Green and Maintenance staff responded. Maintenance confirmed a false alarm for the detector. All units clear.
Status: –
Investigation
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: A staff member reported receiving a suspicious letter in the mail. The staff member has notified Swarthmore Police for assistance. This matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 4:57 p.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Mertz Residence Hall. The area was checked and no smoke or fire were observed. The alarm was reset.
Status: Closed
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 6:54 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: A staff member reported receiving an anonymous letter from an unknown individual in reference to a student concern. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 10:54 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers responded to Sharples Dining Hall to investigate a fire alarm-beam detector activation. Officers determined that a balloon was the cause for the alarm and they were able to reset the system without incident.
Status: Closed
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, June 12
Time: 8:07 p.m.
Location: SEPTA Regional Rail station
Synopsis: While on routine patrol a Public Safety Officer reported observing an unknown male crouching in between cars. The individual was interviewed and left the area without incident.
Status: Inactive
Safety Hazard
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 10:37 a.m.
Location: Science Center, Stairwell Near Eldridge Commons
Synopsis: Student worker in the Science Center reported a liquid nitrogen leak from tank. Public Safety and Facilities responded. The safety valve on the bottle had become disengaged, but was set again. Student worker advised to always have someone with him when working with any dangerous chemical.
Status: Closed
Fire
Date: Thursday, June 13
Time: 9:59 a.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center Roof
Synopsis: Structure fire at Women’s Resource Center on Sharples Drive. Heavy fire showing through roof of structure. All Public Safety and Facilities units responded. Swarthmore Fire Department and several other agencies responded.
Status: Closed
Burglary/Unlawful Entry No Force
Date: Friday, June 14
Time: 10:03 p.m.
Location: Mary Lyons 4
Synopsis: A male resident student reported a laptop stolen from his residence. The value of the laptop is approximately $2400. Matter under investigation. Status Update: Saturday, June 15 – Owner found the laptop in his room in a different location.
Status: Found by owner/PS
Pur., Con., Poss., Trans., Liq. Malt Brew – CC6308
Date: Friday, June 14
Time: 11:17 p.m.
Location: Delmuth Rath Team House
Synopsis: Two juveniles were cited by Swarthmore Police for Under Age Drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Investigation
Date: Friday, June 14
Time: 10:35 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed individuals in the Crum Meadow at an unauthorized bonfire. The individuals were identified and left without incident.
Status: Cleared
Investigated Person(s)/Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Saturday, June 15
Time: 1:54 a.m.
Location: Chester Rd. & Yale Rd.
Synopsis: Public Safety reports a disoriented female at Chester Rd. and Yale Rd. Swarthmore Police Department arrived and will be escorting female to her residence.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, June 16
Time: 6:33 p.m.
Location: Bond Memorial-Academic
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Bond Hall. It was set off by students cooking. There was no sign of smoke or fire. Exhaust fan was turned on and alarm was reset.
Status: Cleared
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Sunday, June 16
Time: 4:34 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed an individual asleep on a couch in Parrish Hall. Upon identifying the individual it was determined that the individual does not belong on campus. Public Safety escorted the individual off campus.
Status: Cleared
Pur., Con., Poss., Trans., Liq. Malt Brew – CC6308
Date: Monday, June 17
Time: 10:32 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow, Holly Collection at Harvard Ave.
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a group of individuals at the Holly Collection. Public Safety was able to identify one individual who was cited by Swarthmore Police Department for Under Age Drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
