Security Beat: Back with Break-ins and Bicycle Bandits

Two separate drug violations occurred on Jan. 20, both in the Foy Townhouse area. A resident director notified the Office of Security and Safety, who referred the case to Student Conduct. Both cases are now considered closed.

On Jan. 14, a drug law violation took place in Sheahan Hall after a resident assistant reported a drug confiscation to the Office of Safety and Security. The case is now considered closed.

An incident of forgery occurred after a fake ID was found in the dining hall and taken to the Security Office in Donnelly Hall on Jan. 17. The student has since been identified, and the case is now considered closed.

An incident of larceny occurred outside of Lowell Thomas after a student reported their bicycle had been stolen. The bicycle was not identified, and the case has since been closed.

On Jan. 21, Campus Security dispatch received a call from a New York State Police trooper informing them that a student was being taken into custody for a DWI. The incident occurred on John Winslow Road and has been closed after referral to law enforcement.

On Jan. 24, a vehicle break-in was identified during a search of St. Ann’s parking lot. The vehicle's owner confirmed to Security that the car had been locked before the break-in. The details of the incident are not yet available, as the case is currently under investigation. 

Two other break-ins were reported by students on Jan. 24 in St. Ann’s, as well as the Hoop Upper parking lot. The vehicles were unlocked in both cases, yet nothing was reported missing. However, both remain under investigation. 

The last of the Jan. 24 break-ins involved a student who reported that $50 worth of gift cards stored in the glove compartment of their vehicle had been stolen. This incident occurred in the Beck parking lot, and the student was unsure whether the car had been locked. The case is currently being investigated.

With the number of vehicle break-ins so far in the semester, Director of Safety and Security John Blaisdell reminds all students to lock their vehicles when parking on or off campus and avoid leaving any valuable items visible in their vehicles. 

Lastly, Blaisdell urges students to call the security dispatcher at 845-471-1822 if they witness any suspicious person or activity on campus. All of this information can be found in an email sent by Blaisdell to students, faculty and staff on Jan. 25.