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.
Vehicle Accident
Date: Monday, August 18th
Time: 5:05 p.m.
Location: Grandstands
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a vehicle striking another vehicle parked by Grandstands in Fieldhouse Lot. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Suspicious Odor
Date: Tuesday, August 19th
Time: 7:36 a.m.
Location: Whittier Meeting House
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the report of an odor of gas within Whittier Meeting House. Upon arrival, it was determined that a staff member made an unsucessful attempt to light the pilot on the stove.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 3:27 a.m.
Location: Sproul Observatory
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm that was received for two different locations within Sproul Observatory. Upon arrival, it was determined that both alarms had been activated by a pull station, but no pull station could be located. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Vehicle Accident
Date: Wednesday, August 20th
Time: 1:55 p.m.
Location: Bond Visitors/Faculty Staff Lot
Synopsis: A Public Safety officer reported he caused minor damage to the door of another vehicle in Bond Lot. Vehicle owner was contacted.
Status: Closed
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Thursday, August 21st
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Location: Off Campus, Unknown Location
Synopsis: On 8/20/14, Public Safety was contacted by an individual from out of state who reported that a Swarthmore student was harassing her via telephone. Upon investigation it was determined the harassing individual was not a student and was not associated with the College.
Status: Closed
Theft
Date: Saturday, August 23rd
Time: 3:01 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Dining Hall for the report of the theft of a Swarthmore student’s backpack. The backpack was later found within Sharples by a Swarthmore employee and was returned to the student.
Status: Closed
Safety Hazard
Date: Monday, August 25th
Time: 10:13 a.m.
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a concerned Swarthmore student regarding a safety hazard outside of Palmer Residence Hall. Upon arrival, Public Safety observed three metal rods sticking out of the ground near the side entrance and the building’s fire escape. Grounds and Facilities were notified.
Status: Open
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, August 25th
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lang Center for Social Responsibility
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the Upward Bound Office within the Lang Center for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. Investigation determined that a smoke detector had gotten wet, causing the alarm to activate.
Status: Closed
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Date: Tuesday, August 26th
Time: 3:52 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding a window that had been shattered on a vehicle that was parked outside of Sharples Dining Hall. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the owner of the vehicle, and Swarthmore police were notified. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the theft of a purse had occurred. The purse and its contents were valued at $80. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Bicycle Theft
Date: Wednesday, August 27th
Time: 10:16 a.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding the theft of a bicycle from the exterior of Willets Residence Hall. The theft occurred between August 26th, 2014 and August 27th, 2014. The value of the bicycle is $600. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Theft
Date: Thursday, August 28th
Time: 9:06 a.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding the theft of a backpack from Sharples dining hall. The theft occurred on August 27, 2014. The estimated value of the backpack and its contents is $100. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Investigation Conditions
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 12:03 a.m.
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Dana Residence Hall for the report of unknown individuals in the construction area. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Accident
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 10:15 a.m.
Location: Worth Health Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the gravel adjacent to Worth Health Center for the report of a vehicle accident. Upon arrival, a Swarthmore employee had backed into the wooden fence surrounding the lot and broken one of the beams. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Theft
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student about the theft of items from stored boxes within Mary Lyons storage. The value of the items is approximately $200. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 2:33 p.m.
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student about the theft of items from stored boxes within Mary Lyons storage. The value of the items is unknown at this time. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 11:11 a.m.
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety heard over the radio that Swarthmore Police Department was being dispatched to the Crum by the railroad tracks for an unknown individual. Upon arrival of Public Safety and Swarthmore Police Department the area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 3:10 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to the Crum Meadow for the report of an unconscious individual. The individual was not affiliated with the College. Upon arrival, the individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 6:37 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Fieldhouse
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to the Lamb Miller fieldhouse for the report of a non-Swarthmore athlete in need of medical assistance. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Safety Hazard
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 11:29 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Fieldhouse
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Old Tarble for the report of an injured student. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Theft
Date: Saturday, August 30th
Time: 9:24 p.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety recieved a report from a Swarthmore student about the theft of speakers within Clothier Hall. The value of the speakers is approximately $4,600. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Sunday, August 31st
Time: 2:09 a.m.
Location: Morganwood Development
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety heard over the radio that the Swarthmore Police Department was being dispatched for a possible disturbance at a college owned property. Upon arrival of Public Safety and Swarthmore Police, the individual was identified and it was determined that there were no issues within the residence.
Status: Cleared
Fire Hazard
Date: Sunday, August 31st
Time: 10:52 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety found cleaning towels sitting on the stove within Sharples Dining Hall. The towels were removed.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Monday, September 1st
Time: 12:14 a.m.
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received an email from a Swarthmore student advising another student may have found a master key.
Status: Investigation
