Anyone with information about the following crimes committed on campus please call 661-1109. You don't need to tell us who you are; just tell us what you know.
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In the past, “Silent Witness” reports have provided leads on cases under investigation. Thanks to those community members concerned with keeping FMU safe and secure. Please be our eyes and ears out there…help us to help you.
For the period 05-15-13 through 06-10-13 the following incidents were reported to and/or investigated by Campus Police:
05-15-13
A report involving theft of Motor Vehicle Parts/Accessories at the Warehouse. A battery was stolen from a parked vehicle.
05-16-13
A report involving Unauthorized Use/Entry to Facilities at the Warehouse. Officers discovered a gate open at the Warehouse during a routine check.
A report of Theft from a Building at the Media Center. A staff member reported a back pack was taken from an unsecure office.
05-17-13
A report of Petty Larceny at the Athletics Field House. A staff member reported an item was taken from their unsecure office.
A Fire Alarm Response to the Smith University Center. The alarm was caused by someone trying to warm food on a cardboard plate causing smoke in the hallway. No damage.
05-21-13
A report of Damage to State Property at the Athletics Complex. A subject inadvertently stuck a light pole while backing.
A report of Driving under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana and Speeding on East Palmetto Street. Officer stopped a subject for speeding and discovered the other violations. One non-student jailed.
A report of Driving under Suspension and Suspended License Plate on East Palmetto Street. Officers stopped a subject for speeding and discovered the other violations. One non-student jailed.
05-24-13
A report of Possession of Marijuana on East Palmetto Street. Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding and discovered a passenger in possession of marijuana. One non-student jailed.
05-29-13
A report of Driving under Suspension and Suspended License Plate on East Palmetto Street. Officers stopped a subject for speeding and discovered the other violations. One non-student jailed.
A report of Possession of Marijuana on East Palmetto Street. Officers on routine patrol observed a vehicle with an expired license plate. Officers stopped the driver and discovered a passenger in possession of marijuana. One non-student jailed.
05-31-13
An Information Report involving the destruction of a poisonous snake. Officers were informed by persons that a large rattlesnake was on the nature path by the Hewn Timber Cabins. This snake presented a danger to persons out walking and was destroyed.
06-03-13
A response to a Fire Alarm activation at Founders Hall. A smoke detector on the second floor activated however no fire was present. Building Maintenance responded to address the issue.
Campus Police officers responded to four (4) requests for Medical Assistance during this period.
FOUND PROPERTY: FMUPD currently has numerous items that were left unattended or found on campus. If you are missing an item of property and can provide identifying information for your missing property, contact Lt. Ken Pittman at 843-661-1117.
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