HARVARD GAZETTE ARCHIVES

Oct. 5: Cash receipts were reported missing at the Harvard Institutes of Medicine. An officer was dispatched to a report of an indecent assault and battery near Pennypacker Hall. The victim stated that she was approached from behind by a male riding a bicycle who inappropriately touched her before fleeing the area. Both HUPD and the Cambridge Police Department checked the area with negative results. Cash was reported stolen from a purse at the Faculty Club. On Longwood Avenue, officers assisted the Brookline Police Department in the search of two suspects wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred in the area of the Muddy River.

Oct. 7: Officers were dispatched to the New Research Building on a report of an individual acting suspiciously. Officers located the individual, checked them for warrants with positive results, and placed them under arrest. HUPD was advised of a minor chemical spill at 40 Oxford St. Environmental Health & Safety was notified and the spill was cleaned up.

Oct. 8: Cash from a wallet was reported stolen at the School of Public Health, Building 3. A jacket that contained cash and a Harvard ID was reported stolen from the Science Center. A bicycle was reported stolen from Matthews Hall. At Tosteson Medical Education Center, officers received information regarding a restraining order. Information was placed on file.

Oct. 9: Officers were dispatched to Peabody Terrace on a report of a theft in progress involving youths and bicycles. Officers checked the area with negative results. A bicycle and tire were recovered at the scene.

Oct. 10: At Sanders Theatre, four individuals were arrested for breaking and entering. A threat received via e-mail was reported at Comstock Hall. Officers were dispatched to Gray Hall on a report of a possible theft in progress. Security reported that a group of juveniles were tampering with a bicycle. A search of the area proved negative.

Oct. 11: A blazer was reported stolen from an unsecured supply room at the School of Public Health, Building 3. A digital camera was reported stolen from a locked office at the Science Center. An officer assisted the Boston Police Department on North Harvard Street in the search for two individuals wanted in connection with a possible assault. A bicycle was reported stolen from Harvard Hall.

Since Oct. 5, three wallets have been reported stolen. There have been four reports of suspicious or harassing phone calls.