Campus Police Log: Nov. 2 to Nov. 16
>>November 2, 2021
10:16 a.m., Jenkins Hall
A detective took a report of an individual's concern about a drinking game.
>>November 3, 2021
1:56 p.m., 79 South Pleasant Lot
The Chief responded to a report of a trailer not affiliated with the campus parked in faculty and staff parking.
2:18 p.m., The Evergreens
The Chief responded to a report of damage to a fence.
>>November 4, 2021
10:47 a.m., East Drive
A detective placed a boot on a vehicle that is on the boot list and parked in violation of parking regulations.
12:07 p.m., 79 South Pleasant Lot
A detective responded to a report of an individual not affiliated with the College blocking vehicles.
2:21 p.m., Moore Dormitory
Student Affairs Community Safety Assistant (CSA) staff responded to a report of someone accessing a balcony not permitted for access.
>> November 5, 2021
11:40 a.m., Amherst College Police Department
A detective took a report regarding an on-going investigation.
>> November 6, 2021
10:46 a.m., South Hall
A detective responded to a report of someone stuck inside the elevator. The individual was released.
1:00 p.m., Frost Library
A staff member reported area closed signs were posted and there was no known reason for these.
7:21 p.m., Hills Lot
A Sergeant took a report of a catalytic converter being stolen from a vehicle.
10:02 p.m., Hitchcock House
Student Affairs CSA staff responded to a report of a door hinge pin moved out of place.
>> November 7, 2021
10:25 a.m., Amherst College Police Department
A detective followed up on a previously reported theft.
11:48 a.m., Morris Pratt Dormitory
A detective took a report of a coat with a car key being stolen from a common room.
9:17 p.m., Morrow Dormitory
A detective responded to a report of an individual not affiliated with the college in a residence hall after someone held the door open for them. The individual left the area upon the detective's request.
>> November 8, 2021
1:30 a.m., Alumni Lot
A detective located an individual not affiliated with the college and in need of assistance. The town police assisted with the individual.
2:42 p.m., Amherst College Police Department
A fake ID was confiscated and turned into the state Registry of Motor Vehicles.
4:44 p.m., Frost Library
A detective responded to a report of possible damage to a vehicle. The damage does not appear to have occurred on campus.
>>November 9, 2021
2:14 p.m., Farm Lane
The Senior Detective responded to a report of doors to a storage unit left open. They were left open intentionally and there were no issues.
2:19 p.m., Johnson Chapel
A detective responded to a report of vandalism and found it was a poster with writing on it.
10:11 p.m., South Parking Lot
A detective observed a parked vehicle with damage to the rear bumper. No one was in the area and no one reported the incident. The individual that caused the damage was contacted.
>>November 10, 2021
2:50 a.m., Mayo Smith House
A detective placed a boot on a vehicle on the boot list and parked in violation of parking regulations.
>>November 11, 2021
12:19 a.m., LeFrak Gym
A Sergeant and a detective responded to an alarm and found someone climbed on the roof and took an unknown item. This incident is pending further investigation.
12:32 a.m., Campus Grounds
A Sergeant and a detective responded to a report of someone yelling for help and a group running away from the area. No one was found in the area upon their arrival.
>>November 12, 2021
11:25 a.m., James Dormitory
A detective responded at the request of Residential Life (ResLife) staff to assist with a safe. There were no issues.
11:36 a.m., Converse Lot
A detective placed a boot on a vehicle on the boot list and parked in violation of parking regulations.
1:48 p.m., Off Campus Locations
The senior detective transported an item to the State Police Crime Lab for testing.
9:49 p.m., Amherst College Police Department
A detective continued an investigation with a previously reported incident.
>>November 14, 2021
1:34 a.m., Seelye House
A detective took a report of a coat stolen from a common room. The coat was later returned.
1:45 a.m., Morris Pratt Dormitory
Student Affairs CSA staff responded to a report of loud music.
12:30 p.m., The Evergreens
A Sergeant took a report of damage to a fence.
9:16 p.m., Morris Pratt Dormitory
A Student Affairs CSA staff member responded to a report of a noise complaint.
>>November 15, 2021
12:48 p.m., Seelye House
A Sergeant responded to a report of an unauthorized entry into an office where items were stolen and a smoking device was left behind.
7:09 p.m., Cohan Dormitory
A detective responded to a report of vandalism throughout a residence hall including broken furniture, a broken Exit sign, ripped carpet, and a hole in the wall.
>>November 16, 2021
8:32 a.m., Mayo Smith House
The Senior Detective confiscated two unregistered kegs.
8:33 a.m., Mayo Smith House
The Senior Detective confiscated a propane tank that was stored inside the building.
9:42 a.m., Belchertown Court
The Senior Detective assisted a community member with court services.