Two recent thefts in Mondale Hall
Today's thief can be bold, daring, and inventive in gaining access to your valuables. Here are two recent incidents that the law school community should be aware of. If you have any information that could help the police with these incidents, please call 4-COPS and mention the case number.
THEFT ALERT—March 27, 2007
Between 4:20-4:45 pm, a student noticed his locked laptop and cell phone stolen from a room on the sub-plaza of Mondale Hall. Here is a description of the incident:
Victim was in room 7 doing homework, locked up his laptop and went to room 15. He came back and his laptop and cell were gone, and the lock was lying there (lock wasn't cut). While he was in room 15, a man came in looking for something. Victim gave a description of a suspect to the police: he was in his mid 20s, about 5'7'', about 180lbs, Caucasian, had baggy jeans, and a beige baseball cap. He asked the victim, "Is there students coming in here? (room 15)" Victim said no and suspect left. From where victim was in that classroom, he saw suspect walking outside through the back classroom windows. Victim went back to Room 7 and his items were gone. Victim ran out but couldn't find suspect. Police were called. UMPD case number: UM-07-073748
THEFT ALERT—March 28, 2007
At approx. 2:00 pm, a theft occurred from a 3rd floor office in Mondale Hall. The property that was stolen was retrieved by the victim, but the thief escaped. UMN Police describe the thief as a black female, 19-21 years old, 5'-5'2" tall, 140 lbs/stocky; black hair in a ponytail, wearing a black leather puffy jacket and tight jeans; demeanor was described as bold/confident with ability to fit in/blend. Police were called. UMPD case number: UM-07-075398