Boise State crime log: Bike theft, vandalism persist on campus

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Hit-and-run, vandalism and bike theft remained the most common crimes committed on Boise State’s campus in October, statistics show. University Security responded to five bike thefts, five cases of vandalism and two hit-and-runs total. These numbers are up slightly from September, when three bike thefts, three hit-and-runs and only two cases of vandalism were reported.

Interestingly, most of the crimes in both months occurred on Fridays.

In the October report, the most severe crimes reported included the slashing of a BSU employee’s tires Oct. 21 and a case of fraud reported Oct. 22 in which a student purchased textbooks with a credit card illegally. An act of arson Oct. 8 in the men’s locker room sauna in the Student Recreation Center resulted in the closing of the sauna.

According to University Security, students and staff can avoid being victims of bike theft by remembering to lock his or her bike with a sturdy bike lock. Chain or wire bike locks are not recommended, as thieves can use wire cutters to cut them.

There were no sexual assaults reported on campus last month. Still, students, particularly women, are advised to avoid walking alone after dark, especially near the Greenbelt.

Students can find more information about campus safety by visiting University Security’s Web site, http://finad.boisestate.edu/security.

Campus Crime Log: Oct. 19-25

Courtesy of University Security

Oct. 21 —  Bike Theft – An unknown suspect cut a lock and took a bike from a rack outside the Education Building.

Oct. 21 — Vandalism – An unknown suspect slashed two tires on a BSU employee’s vehicle near the intersection of Juanita and Potter.

Oct. 22 — Fraud – A financial transaction card was used to fraudulently purchase textbooks in the Bookstore.

Oct. 22 —  Possession of Marijuana – Marijuana was found in a student’s room in Taylor Hall.

Oct. 23 —  Vandalism – An unknown suspect keyed a car in the Chaffee Hall parking lot.

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