HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Jan. 18: Officers conducted a field interview at 370 Western Ave. after observing the erratic operation of a motor vehicle. The driver was identified and the vehicle was left parked for the night.

Jan. 19: Officers were dispatched to the Science Center to check the area for an individual reportedly exposing himself in public. A check of the area proved negative. The individual is described as a white male, 40 years of age, 5 feet 11 inches tall, wearing a red wool hat, red puffy jacket, and dark pants.

Jan. 20: Cash was reported stolen at 124 Mt. Auburn St. An individual came to HUPD headquarters to report a stolen bathrobe. Officers assisted the Cambridge Police Department (CPD) in the area of Holyoke Street after an 8:11 p.m. broadcast of an indecent assault. Based on the suspect's description, a check of University Health Services was conducted. A possible suspect was located and identified. The subject was taken into custody by the CPD.

Jan. 21: Computer parts were reported stolen at Gutman Library. An officer was dispatched to the Barker Center to take a report of suspicious mail.

Jan. 22: A backpack was reported stolen at the Littauer Center. An officer was dispatched to 1 Francis Ave. to take a report of the fraudulent use of credit cards. A report of harassing phone calls received at Quincy House was filed.

Jan. 23: An officer took a report of graffiti at 643 Huntington Ave. A watch was reported stolen at Blodgett Pool. An officer was dispatched to Hauser Hall to take a report of a phone call received containing a threat.

Since Jan. 18, three laptops and two digital music players have been reported stolen.