Pitt Police Blotter: 8/25-8/28

Sunday, Aug. 25

1:33 a.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a report of a possible sexual assault at 314 Meyran Ave. The incident was cleared.

2:31 a.m. — Police received a report of an individual who was having difficulty breathing at Panther Hall. City medics responded and transported the person to UPMC Presbyterian.

7:43 a.m. — An individual reported part of the retaining wall came loose by the steps of Eberly Hall. An engineer was notified and the debris was removed. 

11:00 a.m. — An individual reported a person attempting entry into a computer lab at Sennott Square. The incident was cleared. 

11:29 a.m. — A key was recovered at Lawrence Hall. The item was placed in an evidence locker. 

11:59 a.m. — A report was issued in error at Sutherland Drive. 

3:32 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police at 101 Schenley Drive with an aided case. 

11:28 p.m. — Police spoke to individuals about an ongoing issue concerning loud parties at 2609 Parkview Ave. 

Monday, Aug. 26

midnight — A Resident Director was concerned about a student who had not been seen for a day. Parents were contacted and told the child had withdrawn from school and was safe. 

9:09 a.m. — An individual reported the loss of a laptop computer at the University Store on Fifth Avenue. 

11:29 p.m. — An individual reported losing their cell phone and purse at Peter’s Pub. Both items were located during the investigation. 

1:29 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a robbery investigation at South Bouquet and Bates streets. 

4:42 p.m. — An individual reported unusual postings on Craigslist. An investigation is pending. 

5:38 p.m. — Police responded to a report of an unconscious individual at the William Pitt Union. City medics responded and transported the individual to UPMC Presbyterian. 

6:20 p.m. — An individual reported receiving a threat via a Twitter account at Panther Central. An investigation is pending.  

9:31 p.m. — Police recovered property at Hillman Library. The item was placed in an evidence locker. 

Tuesday, Aug. 27

9:03 a.m. — An officer responded to the loading dock of Biomedical Science Tower Three to scan for suspicious packages. Items were checked with negative results. 

12:22 p.m. — An individual reported finding two hypodermic needles in a stairwell in O’Hara Garage. Health and Safety was notified and the items were taken to UPMC Presbyterian for sanitary disposal.

3:34 p.m. — A wallet was recovered at 200 Coltart Ave. and placed in an evidence locker. 

9:54 p.m. — An individual reported losing their wallet at the Cathedral of Learning. 

9:57 p.m. — A necklace was recovered at Brackenridge Hall and placed in an evidence locker. 

11:38 p.m. — A student reported that she was scammed into giving an individual money at Ellsworth and Negley avenues. An investigation is pending. 

11:59 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a report of an individual who was looking into windows. The area was checked with negative results. 

Wednesday, Aug. 28

12:20 a.m. — An individual reported the potential discovery of a bike in Posvar Hall that had been stolen in April 2013. 

12:35 a.m. — Police responded to a request for a welfare check at Litchfield Tower B. Contact was made with the individual.

12:56 a.m. — Police arrested a non-affiliate for possession of a small amount of marijuana. 

3:21 a.m. — Police responded to a noise complaint at 3412 Forbes Ave. regarding loud parties held in the Oakland neighborhood.