Crime and Incident

Fire Alarm
October 6, 2007
at 1:05 a.m.

A fire alarm sounded in Newell-Simon Hall. There was a smell of smoke coming from the first floor mechanical room. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire arrived on the scene, and an electrician was called. The scene was cleared.

Disorderly Conduct
October 7, 2007
at 12:56 a.m.

A dark-colored vehicle believed to be an SUV was seen roaming campus, its occupants throwing eggs at people. Two males were seen in the car, one wearing a Pirates hat. Witnesses called University Police. Police followed the vehicle from Margaret Morrison Street to Morewood Avenue, then let it go when they received no call to stop it.

Suspicious Person
October 7, 2007
at 12:01 p.m.

A suspicious male was seen wandering around Wean Hall. He was not believed to be a student. University Police arrived on the scene and asked the actor to leave campus.

Theft
October 7, 2007
at 5:04 p.m.

A male student reported that his belongings had been stolen from the tables in the Zebra Lounge on the first floor of the College of Fine Arts. The student had left the table for a short time and returned to find his possessions missing. The articles have not yet been found.

Fire Alarm
October 9, 2007
at 10:22 a.m

A fire alarm sounded in the Phi Kappa Theta house. The source was believed to be excessive steam from a fraternity member’s hot shower on the first floor. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire arrived on the scene, and an electrician was called. The area was cleared, and the alarm was reset.

Fire Alarm
October 9, 2007
at 1:10 p.m.

A fire alarm sounded in the Margaret Morrison Courtyard. Facilities Management Services notified police that the alarm was due to a contractor using a torch that had knocked the smoke detector off the ceiling of one of the Margaret Morrison apartments. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire arrived on scene and cleared the area.

Vehicle Collision
October 10, 2007
at 7:42 p.m.

University Police witnessed a female student struck by a car on Margaret Morrison Street. The student refused medical treatment and walked away from the scene.