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April 5, 2005 SIUC

SIUC Police are investigating a report of Criminal Damage to Property to one of the new Emergency Call Boxes that was recently installed on the North Pedestrian Overpass (east side). The damage was discovered on Monday, April 4, 2005 , at approximately 10 a.m.

A student reported that as he was walking he was approached by two black males who asked for money. When the victim replied that he did not have any and walked past, he was tackled from behind by the two black males. After a brief fight, the victim was able to escape. The victim had visible bruises and abrasions to his forehead.

The suspects are described as:

Male black, 6’, 180 lbs. short black hair, wearing a white head band, short sleeve shirt and jeans.

Male black, wearing a black shirt

As the victim did not have any money with him, there was no monetary loss. The victim declined medical attention.

May 10, 2005 Carbondale

Stolen items include a Dell Latitude C840 DE Computer laptop valued at $2,300; a Sony Hi-8 Camcorder, Model CCD-TRV308 valued at $350, and the cables and cords to operate the items.

Police have no suspects at this time.

June 14, 2005 SIUC ARRESTED / PROPERTY PARTIALLY RECOVERED

Southern Illinois University Police Department is investigating the theft of a utility trailer loaded with copper wire and other items that were taken over the weekend of June 10-13, 2005 , from University Hall. Employees reported that a green utility trailer with a wire cage top (SIU Vehicle #776) loaded with scrap copper was stolen over the weekend along with several old water heaters, used plumbing pipe, and two stainless steel sinks. The utility trailer was valued at $1,600 and the copper wire at $1,500. No value was available at this time for the sinks; the pipe was trash.

Two men were reported inquiring about the items shortly before their disappearance, and police are seeking information as to their identity. The subjects and their vehicle description are as follows:

One older white male and one younger black male in an older white truck

June 28, 2005 SIUC

Southern Illinois University Police Department officers are investigating the burglary of a locked tool trailer that was parked in a locked fenced area belonging to SIUC on McLafferty Road. The owner reported the burglary Monday morning, June 20, 2005.

Partial descriptions of the stolen items are:

• Stihl Demo Saw, Model TS400
• Hilti Hammer Drill, Model TE14
• Hilti Hammer Drill, Model TE75
• Hilti Hammer Drill, Model TM7SVSR
• Porter Cable Saw
• 12” diamond blade for TS400 saw
• Cutquik cutoff saw
• Scaling Chisel
• Numerous bits for TE75 and TE14 drills

The value of the stolen tools is in excess of $6,000. Serial numbers are available at SIUC Police.

July 18, 2005 Carbondale

The City of Carbondale Police Department is investigating a robbery which occurred on Thursday July 14, 2005 at about 10:30 p.m. in the parking lot at S. Renfro Street and W. College Street, in Carbondale.

The victim was walking to his vehicle when he noticed 5 black males walking in his direction. One of the black males approached the victim and struck him, knocking him to the ground. The suspect continued to hit the victim while he was lying on the ground. The suspect took the victim’s money, then rejoined the group of black males. The suspect was last seen walking north toward Old National Bank.

The suspect is described as a 19 year old black male, 6'3", about 150 pounds wearing a long black T-shirt and black shorts.

An employee exited the east door and was approached by the suspect, who pointed a black colored semi-automatic handgun and demanded entry to the restaurant. Once inside the suspect stole an undetermined amount of cash. The suspect left the restaurant in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a black male in his early 20's, 6'02" tall and weighed about 205 pounds. The suspect was last seen wearing a black stocking cap, a black bandana over his face, a navy blue shirt and blue jean pants.

Some evidence was collected.

September 26, 2005 SIUC

Southern Illinois University Carbondale police are investigating an armed robbery/home invasion that occurred at about 3:00 p.m. , Monday, September 19, 2005 , in Schneider Hall.

Two male SIUC students told police they were in a residence hall room when the suspect entered the room, identified himself as a police officer, and displayed a black handgun and a badge. The suspect ordered the two students, ages 19 and 21, into the bathroom and closed the door. The suspect then took the two students’ wallets and left the room.

The students remained in the bathroom for approximately 20 to 30 minutes until the 19-year-old student’s roommate cam home and found them in the bathroom. Both students live in Schneider Hall.

The suspect is described as

• an African American male,
• approximately 25 years old,
• 6 feet, 1 inch tall,
• approximately 180 pounds
• with a thin build and dark skin tone.
• He was wearing a white polo-style shirt with a circular emblem on the left chest,
• black pants,
• black shoes
• and aviator-style sunglasses
• was carrying a black handgun and badge.

Anyone with information about the incident should call the SIUC Department of Public Safety at 618-453-DPS1 (3771) or the Crimestoppers Line at 618-549-COPS.

SIUC Department of Public Safety police officers are investigating the theft of personal possessions from the men’s locker room at the Student Recreation Center on Friday, October 21, 2005 between 7 and 8 p.m.

The victim reported that upon returning to his locker, he discovered that his backpack and clothing had been stolen from the locker. The victim located the backpack and clothing near the back of the locker room; however, the following items had been stolen from the backpack: a gray Verizon flip phone, Roca blue jeans, neck key holder with keys, and a temporary Recreation Center access card. The items were valued at over $130. Police have no suspects at this time.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale police are investigating an aggravated battery/attempted strong-arm robbery that occurred at 2:56 a.m. Sunday, November 13, 2005, in parking lot 106 off of South Wall Street.

The 19-year-old student victim told authorities that three African-American males approached him and asked for money. When he responded that he had none, one of the suspects struck the victim, knocking him to the ground. One of the suspects then kicked the victim and again demanded money. The three suspects then fled the area.

The victim was taken by ambulance to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, where he was treated and released.

The only description the victim could provide was that one of his attackers was wearing a white T-shirt.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 2:02 a.m., Friday, Dec. 16, underneath the pedestrian overpass near Neely Hall.

A 20-year-old SIUC student told police he was walking when a car pulled into a space in parking Lot 14 on the west side of Neely Hall. The victim said three suspects exited the car, approached him, and asked for directions to a local club.

One of the three suspects told the victim to drop his wallet, and exposed the handle of what the victim believed was a pistol tucked in his belt. The suspect with the gun picked the wallet up from the ground, took the money, and returned the wallet to the victim. The suspects returned to the car and drove north through the parking lot onto Washington Street.

The victim was not injured.

The victim described the first suspect, who had the gun, as possibly Hispanic, shorter than 6 feet tall, with facial hair. He was wearing baggy clothing. The second suspect is a white male, shorter than 6 feet tall, 150 pounds, wearing baggy clothing and a gray hooded sweatshirt, with chin-length curly hair. The third suspect, of unknown race, is 6 feet tall, with dark hair, baggy clothes and a black hooded sweatshirt.

The suspect’s car is a dark-colored, four-door Pontiac.