Police Blotter: 2/20/2023-2/26/2023

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Alexa Headley

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Alexa Headley)

Evelyn Luthringer, Chief Photographer

2/20/2023

Departmental Information: Student reported falling victim to an online blackmail scam. The student was advised to stop communication with the blackmailer. The case is closed.

2/21/2023

Trouble Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hale Center. Officers responded and found the cause to be a water flow sensor. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

Departmental Information: RMU Police were advised of an unwanted person on campus. Officers located the individual and asked them to leave. They left without incident. The case is closed.

Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Lexington Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be students cooking cauliflower bites. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

Departmental Information: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer was notified of a possible theft in the Pro Shop. RMU Detectives are reviewing the cameras. The case is closed.

2/22/2023

Departmental Information: RMU Police issued a Trespass Warning. This case is closed.

Theft by Unlawful Taking: Parkhurst manager reported two students shoplifting from Romo’s Café. RMU Police were able to identify students. They paid for the items they stole. Two students will be sent through Student Conduct. The case is closed.

Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hale Center. Officers responded and found the cause to be a water flow sensor. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

Disturbance/ Loud Music or People: RMU Police were requested by Residence Life to assist with a noise complaint in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and met with staff. The noise had ceased by the time officers arrived. The case is closed.

2/23/2023

Fire Alarm-False Activation: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a faulty smoke detector head. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

Student Conduct: Residence Life reported a suspicious incident in Concord Hall. RMU Detectives are reviewing the cameras. The case is closed.

Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Nicholson Center. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

2/24/2023

Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hale Center. Officers responded and found the cause to be a water flow sensor. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.

2/25/2023

Fire Alarm-False Activation: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

Fire Alarm- Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hale Center. Officers responded and found the cause to be a water flow sensor. RMU Maintenance was notified. Fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.

2/26/2023

Suspicious Incident: RMU Environmental Services Technician reported the first-floor restrooms in Yorktown Hall were flooded. RMU Detectives are reviewing the cameras. This case is closed.