Crime and Incident
Motor Vehicle Accident
Jan. 26, 2012
University Police, along with Carnegie Mellon EMS, responded to Forbes Avenue and Beeler Street for a student who was struck by a motor vehicle. The student was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the motor vehicle was issued a citation for failing to yield to pedestrians at a crosswalk.
Theft
Jan. 27, 2012
University Police responded to the East Campus Garage for a report that a vehicle was broken into and a laptop was stolen. The laptop was hidden under notebooks and was the only item taken from the vehicle. Officers caution members of the Carnegie Mellon community to take valuables with them or lock them in the trunks of their vehicles to minimize the risk of theft.
Alcohol Amnesty
Jan. 28, 2012
University Police, along with Carnegie Mellon EMS and Pittsburgh EMS, responded to Mudge House for a report of an intoxicated, incoherent male who was vomiting. He was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by the Pittsburgh city medics. The case fell under the university’s Alcohol Amnesty policy and no citations were issued.
Alcohol Amnesty
Jan. 28, 2012
University Police, Carnegie Mellon EMS, and Pittsburgh EMS responded to Stever House for a report of a male vomiting due to intoxication. He was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by Pittsburgh city medics. The case fell under the university’s Alcohol Amnesty policy and no citations were issued.
Water Leak
Jan. 28, 2012
University Police and security responded to a water leak in the Baker Hall 200–300 corridor. A chilled water strainer broke and caused substantial flooding and damage to several rooms and labs. Facilities and Management Services and outside contractors were summoned for cleanup and repairs.
Alcohol Amnesty
Jan. 29, 2012
University Police responded to Scobell House for a report of an intoxicated male. The reporting party stated that he and his roommate had been to a party at the University of Pittsburgh, and after they returned, his roommate began to vomit and became unresponsive.
Carnegie Mellon EMS arrived, and after evaluating the student, decided that Pittsburgh medics should be summoned.
The student was taken to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital by Pittsburgh city medics. The case fell under the university’s Alcohol Amnesty policy and no citations were issued.
Theft
Jan. 30, 2012
A student working at WRCT had his cell phone stolen. University Police have identified several staffers and their guests who were in the studio at the time. The investigation is ongoing.
Odor of Marijuana
Jan. 31, 2012
University Police responded to Mudge C-Tower for a report of an odor of marijuana. Upon arrival, the actors responsible for the smell were located and issued citations.