June 30, 5:46 pm:
Mackintosh Corry Hall - A caller reported his black Toshiba
Satellite Laptop computer and a blue Mini-Disc Player (Model MZ-N707L) were stolen from an office
during the previous few days. The Security Supervisor met with the caller to
take a report and Kingston City Police were informed.
June
26, 8:28 am: Watson Hall - A staff member reported entering
their offices to discover two monitors and a CPU were stolen sometime
overnight. The Security Supervisor met with the caller to take a report
and Kingston City Police were also requested to attend. Items
stolen include two black Samsung flat screen monitors and a grey Sony CPU.
June 24, 8:47 pm:
Campus - The Emergency Report Center received an audio/visual
equipment alarm on Campus and informed the Security Supervisor who dispatched
to the scene with a Security Patrol. Upon entering the area Security found a
cabinet door open and a VCR turned around so the wiring faced outwards. The
alarm system was reset and the area secured. A search of the building and
surrounding area was unsuccessful in locating a suspect.
June 23, 8:15 am: Watson
Hall - A staff member reported arriving at their office to
find computer equipment was stolen sometime during the previous evening or
night. The missing property includes an IBM M42 (Model # HCDIM4283074IU,
serial number KCR0GKH) and two NEC 17" LCD monitors - both model
# LCD1760V-BK (serial numbers 31158558GA and 31158546GA).
June 19, 2:17 pm: Stirling Hall - A
staff member reported a laptop was stolen from a room sometime since 4pm the
previous day. It was noted that the room's light had been left on and
the laptop visible from the hallway. It is a black Dell Inspiron 8100
(Serial#: 36VN711).
June
6, 10:30 pm: Campus - The ERC was informed that some individuals
stole a set of keys to a Queen's owned tractor and a Grounds department staff
member was chasing the thieves. A description and location was provided
and both the Security Supervisor and Kingston City Police were informed.
Security soon met up with the Grounds staff member who pointed out two of the
four individuals involved in the theft. After speaking to the individuals and
further investigation, all suspects were identified as Queen's students and
the keys were retrieved. Since the student in possession of the keys
returned them before being located by Security, the Ground department decided
not to pursue criminal charges and referred the incident to the AMS Judicial
Court.
June
4, 8:40 am: Abramsky Hall - Staff reported 4 laptop computers were
stolen, including a black Dell laptop and a Toshiba 2400 (serial number
8203779OP).
June
2, 1:05 pm: Ontario Hall - Staff reported a black Minolta 35mm
camera and black Tamron telephoto lens were stolen along with the camera's
Minolta shoulder bag case sometime within the previous week.
June
2, 11:30 am: Policy Studies Building - Staff report a Dell laptop
computer was stolen sometime within the previous few days. It is a
CPT500 laptop with the tag number 8EKZK.
June
1, 6:30 am: An Clachan Complex - A building superintendent
contacted Security to report a mail room entrance door had been kicked
in. The Security Supervisor met with the caller and it was initially
determined no property was missing although a vending machine in the area was
also found to have been broken into. Kingston City Police were contacted
and attended to gather evidence from the scene.
There
were 33 theft and 22 Break & Enter incidents involving Queen's property in
2002. There
were 64 theft and 27
B&Es in 2001, 45 theft and 44
B&Es in 2000, and 104 theft & 34
B&Es in 1999. See our Stats
link for more statistical information.
Note: City Police have recovered some items in the past but had no way of
identifying them as Queen's property. See "Protect Yourself
Against Equipment Theft" in Safety
Tips & Products.
VEHICLE
BREAK-IN:
June 30, 10:33 am:
An Clachan - A tenant reported someone smashed the driver's side
window of his car between 7:30 the previous evening and 10:30 that morning. No
property was immediately noticed missing from inside, and the Apartment &
Housing office was informed so the glass in the parking lot could be cleaned
up.
MISCHIEF
UNDER $5000:
June 39, 12:44 am:
JDUC - A custodian reported finding a bottom pane of glass to the
P&CC had been kicked in and shattered. He had already cleaned up the
glass and Security confirmed the damage did not provide access inside the
business.
June 24, 3:09 am: Richardson Stadium - While
doing a routine check of the West Campus parking lots, a Security Patrol was
approached by KGH Security in regards to some vehicles that were vandalized or
accessed. One vehicle had dents along the side of the drivers side door,
another had a rear view mirror knocked off and a door left open, and the third
car was entered and all the windows rolled down. No property was noticed
missing at the time of the report.
June 23, 2:52 am: JDUC -
The Security Supervisor was performing a routine check of the building when he
discovered an arcade machine had been vandalized and another pulled away from
the wall. The machine owner was contacted and informed of the damage.
June 21, 10:55 pm: PhysEd Centre - Security
staff found incidents of mischief and vandalism at a balcony area of the PEC.
Garbage, discarded alcohol bottles, and drug paraphernalia were found
scattered around along with graffiti painted on the wall. Some youths
found in the approximate vicinity - including about 10 skateboarders - were
spoken to and information recorded. One male was issued a Notice of
Prohibition banning him from the property. Extra security measures were
planned for the area and PPS staff informed for clean up. Picture
(40 kb) showing vandalized
area / S6
June 19, 9:44 am: Richardson Stadium -
A staff member reported incidents of serious mischief and vandalism had been
caused to a building and University owned vehicles over the previous couple of
weeks. Extra checks of the area were scheduled by Security.
June 19, 7:46 am: Campus -
A caller reported three vending machines were vandalized in a campus building.
Security attended to confirm the report and contacted the machines' owners.
June 14, 1:59 pm: Integrated Learning Centre - While
on mobile patrol of campus, the Security Supervisor heard noise coming from
the ILC construction area and found a section of the perimeter fence removed.
A group of five males were spotted inside the area and then seen fleeing the
scene by climbing the opposite fence. Two of the group were pursued and
stopped by Security and - after it was determined no damage had been done to
the site - they were both identified and issued Notices of Prohibition,
banning them from University property.
June
10, 8:48 am: Richardson Stadium - Staff report the booth area of
the stadium was broken into over the previous weekend and two fire
extinguishers were discharged. The area was cleaned by staff and the
extinguishers delivered to Environmental Health & Safety for replacement.
June
8, 4:50 pm: Miller Hall - While patrolling the building, a Security
Supervisor discovered a fire system stand pipe was taken out of its cabinet
and tampered with. Pressurized water was in the fire hose and it was left to
drip in a pail until Environmental Health & Safety were able to attend and
return the equipment to its proper condition.
Campus
Security dealt with 110 "Mischief Under $5000" incidents in 2002.
There were 104 such incidents in 2001, 118 in 2000, 82 in 1999, and 98 in
1998.
MISCELLANEOUS:
June 28,
Student Housing Area 10:55 pm - A Security Patrol was doing a
routine check of the Student Housing Area and observed a large group of
partiers in an alley behind the Apartment & Housing offices. The Security
Supervisor attended and encountered about 20 people with open alcohol, loud
music and various articles littering the ground. The tenants of the
house involved were located and informed the party and other activities
violated their lease conditions. They tenants were cooperative, moving the
party inside, turning the music down, and clearing up the litter outside.
June
26, 10:13 pm: Richardson Stadium - A Shuttle Bus driver reported
seeing a small group of youths in an area near the West Campus parking lots
and requested Security check it out due to recent vehicle vandalism in the
lots. The Security Supervisor attended and met up with six recent high
school graduates who had a bag of potatoes and were testing a potato gun
they'd built in Science class. The group was polite and willingly
complied when asked to finish up and leave the area.
June
16, 7:30 pm: Campus - A custodian reported spotting a large hole in
the middle of Stuart Street. The Security Supervisor attended and
confirmed a hole the size of a basketball increasing in size when any pressure
was applied near the edges. A pylon was placed over the hole, to prevent
any vehicles being damaged and the ERC contacted the emergency line for the
city to inform them of the problem. Security noticed the hole had been
repaired a little later in the evening.
UNARMED
ALARMS:
June 27, 7:23 pm:
Campus - A Security Patrol, while doing an interior
building check, found an alarmed area with an unarmed system. The Security
Supervisor was informed, attended, ensured the area was secure, and armed the
alarm system.
June 22, 10:49 am: Donald Gordon Center
- A Security Patrol, while doing an interior building check, found an
alarmed area with an unarmed system. The Security Supervisor was informed,
attended, ensured the area was secure, and armed the alarm system.
June 15, 4:54 am:
Campus - A Security Patrol, while doing an interior
building check, found an alarmed area with an unarmed system. The Security
Supervisor was informed, attended, ensured the area was secure, and armed the
alarm system.
June
11, 5:11 am: Campus - A Security Patrol, while doing an interior
building check, found an alarmed area with an unarmed system. The Security
Supervisor was informed, attended, ensured the area was secure, and armed the
alarm system.
When
leaving a room at the end of the day please ensure that the doors and windows
are locked and secured and that all alarms are armed.
BIKE
THEFTS:
June
26, 9:28 pm: Goodes Hall - The ERC received a report that a student
just interrupted two males who were attempting to steal a bicycle from the
west side bike racks. The suspects ran when they realized they'd been
seen and the student reported the incident to a Commissionaire inside.
The Security Supervisor met with the Commissionaire who had been unsuccessful
in locating the bike's owner. It appeared the thieves managed to make off with
the front forks of a blue & black Norco, but may have been interrupted
before getting at the rest of the bike. No suspect descriptions were provided.
June 19, 5:47 pm: Macdonald Hall
- A caller reported her bike was stolen from the front of the
building between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm the previous day. It is a silver
"jeep" mountain bike and was secured at the time with a wire line.
The caller also filed a report with Kingston City Police.
June 18, 5:27 am: JDUC - A
custodian contacted the ERC to report he could see a male individual trying to
steal a bike at the building's west side bicycle racks. Kingston City
Police were requested to attend and the Security Supervisor dispatched to the
area, pulling up to see the suspect using a hacksaw to cut through a bike's
chain lock. He explained he was cutting off the lock because the bike's chain
was rusted through and the back tire bent and flat, so he figured it couldn't
belong to anyone. The Security Supervisor took the hacksaw into
possession and continued talking to the individual until police arrived.
He was questioned by police but not charged as it appeared the bike had indeed
been abandoned. He was issued a Notice of Prohibition by Security, banning him
from University property.
June
16, 11:43 pm: JDUC - A caller reported his bike was stolen from the
west bike racks of the building. The same caller phoned back at 1:00 am
to inform the ERC he found the bike by the north entrance of the JDUC and
reclaimed it. The owner also informed Kingston City Police of the incident.
Bicycles should always be
locked up. However, even a locked bike can be vandalized or stolen. There
were 51 reports of bikes/bike parts stolen in 2002, 52 in 2001 and 36 such reports in
2000.
If you view suspicious persons or activity around a bicycle rack, or a locked
bicycle elsewhere, please contact Campus Security right away. If you
discover your bike is missing, contact Campus Security and Kingston Police as
soon as possible.
SUSPICIOUS
PERSONS / ACTIVITY:
June 25, 2:23 pm: Douglas Library - A
Commissionaire reported an individual previously seen viewing inappropriate
material on the library's computers had just entered the building. The
Security Supervisor and a Library staff member attended the scene to speak
with the suspect. He refused to provide identification and became
argumentative, so Kingston City Police were requested to assist. An Officer
arrived shortly and detained the individual until a Notice of Prohibition -
banning the suspect from Campus - was issued by Security. The individual in this incident is a
Caucasian male with a slim build, about 6'1" tall with light reddish
brown hair and is usually seen wearing a bandana on his head.
June 22, 10:15 pm: Integrate Learning Centre - A
custodian contacted the ERC to report about ten individuals were seen inside
the ILC construction area. The Security Supervisor and a Patrol met with the
caller and keep the area under observation until six people were persuaded to
come out - four teens and a male and female in their early twenties. While
Security attempted to gather identification from the group, one of the females
became belligerent and acting out of control so Kingston Police were requested
to attend. Two Officers arrived soon afterwards and attained
identification from the individuals. A cursory search of the area did not
reveal any damage or mischief. The group was cautioned about possible
trespass charges and the safety hazards by Police and allowed to leave.
The site foreman and project manger were also informed of the incident and a
later more thorough check confirmed no vandalism had occurred.
June 18, 8:15 am: Theological Hall - Staff
reported seeing a suspicious male in the building who'd been observed there in
the past. The Security Supervisor attended and spoke to the individual, who
was cooperative and admitted not having any legitimate business in the
building. He provided identification and was served an NOP, banning him from
University property.
June 17, 11:43 pm: Campus - While
on mobile patrol of campus, Security staff observed an individual previously
banned from University property leaving campus. Kingston City Police
were contacted and the individual kept under observation until officers
arrived. He was charged with Trespass to Property and a breach of
recognizance.
June
14, 3:48 pm: Campus - An off-duty city police officer contacted the
ERC to report he was jogging on campus and encountered an individual acting
strangely. The suspicious male swore at the officer and then asked him if he
wanted to earn a thousand dollars before leaving and headed west on Union
Street from MacCorry Hall. The Security Supervisor searched for the
individual and located him well off University property where he was observed
dancing and singing beside the road. When asked if he was okay or
required assistance, he replied he was fine and continued heading away from
main Campus.
June
8, 12:00 pm: Campus - A patrol Officer on bike patrol of campus
reported observing a large, possibly intoxicated male by the JDUC and then
later walking down Campus Road, wobbling and stopping periodically. The
Security Supervisor attended and approached the individual who appeared sober
and was stopping every once in a while to eat out of a half liter container of
Haagendas ice cream he was carrying. The man reported he was fine and was seen
leaving campus soon afterwards.
Campus
Security dealt with 207 incidents classified as "Suspicious Persons"
in 2002. There were 165 such incidents in 2001, 210 in 2000, 248 in 1999, and
201 in 1998 . Please contact Campus Security (533-6111) immediately in
these situations.
FIRE
ALARM:
June 25, 12:23 pm: Stirling Hall - A
staff member reported a strong smell of natural gas coming from an air vent
and was instructed to activate a pull station to evacuate the building.
KFD, Security and Environmental Health & Safety staff were dispatched to
the scene. After some investigation, it was determined a lab in nearby
Chernoff Hall was using a substance with a similar odour to natural gas.
The area was not venting properly and some of the odour was picked up by the
Stirling Hall ventilation system.
BREAK
& ENTER - HOUSE / RESIDENCE ROOM:
June 23, 2:29 pm: Student Housing Area
- A student living near Campus reported a laptop computer was
stolen during a break in. The caller reported waking up in the morning
to discover a window in their house had been pushed open and signs of access.
It is a Toshiba Satellite laptop, serial #82037453. Kingston City Police were
also informed of the incident.
June
7, 1:45 pm: Student Housing Area - A student residing on Brock
Street reported her house was broken into sometime during the previous night.
No property was initially noticed missing but a report was filed with Kingston
City Police for their records.
Please ensure that your
doors and windows are locked at all times and that your curtains are drawn.
Report any suspicious activity around your home or Residence immediately to
the Emergency Report Center (533-6111) and to Kingston City Police (549-2111).
TRESPASS
TO PROPERTY:
June 22, 9:32 pm: JDUC - The
Security Supervisor, while on routine patrol of the building, spotted two
individuals previously banned from campus using computers in a common
area. One of the individuals spotted Security and quickly left the area
but the other remained seated. He was approached and requested to remain
Security while the second suspect was followed. He complied and
accompanied the Security Supervisor while the other man was followed.
Unfortunately that individual fled behind some houses and could not be
relocated by either Security staff or Kingston City Police, who had been
called in earlier for assistance. The other individual, already having been
served a Notice of Prohibition for attempted bike theft, was charged with
Trespass by Police.
SKATEBOARDERS:
June 20, 12:57 pm: Campus - A
Physical Plant Services staff member contacted the ERC, reporting three
skateboarders has just whipped down a laneway between Summerhill and Craine
right in front of a delivery truck. Fortunately the driver slammed on
the brakes and very narrowly missed one of the skateboarders. The caller
requested Security attend as the skateboarders were currently yelling
obscenities at the somewhat shaken driver.
The Security Supervisor was informed and arrived soon afterwards but learned
the skateboarders had left campus and headed towards City Park. He searched
that area but was unable to locate the group.
THEFT
UNDER $5000:
June
16, 10:30 am: Gordon Brockington House - The Residence's desk clerk
reported being informed a couple drink machines had been broken into. The
Security Supervisor attended and confirmed two drink machines were pried open
and some product may have been stolen. The desk clerk contacted the machine
owners to inform them of the incident.
June
5, 10:15 pm: Ontario Hall - A student reported a piece of her
artwork was stolen from the building sometime between April 22 and 26. She
contacted other students and staff in the department, to determine whether the
piece may have simply been moved to another area, but without did not have
success in locating it. The art work is a 4' X 8' wood cut of a rearing horse.
MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE:
June
5, 4:20 pm: PhysEd Centre - PEC staff requested an ambulance attend
for an individual who seriously injured his hand in the weight room.
Both the Security Supervisor and Regional ambulance were informed to attend,
with Security arriving first to be informed the injured male had dropped a
weight on his hand. Paramedics arrived a short while later and after initial
treatment transported the patient to KGH at 4:39 pm.
Campus Security responded
to 225 Medical Assistance (Injury/Ambulance Request) calls in 2002.
There were 151 such incidents in 2001, 116 such incidents in 2000, 134 in
1999, and 69 in 1998. Please see our Stats
link for additional statistical information.
VEHICLE
THEFT:
June
3, 1:53 am: PhysEd Centre - A custodian reported his white pickup
truck was stolen sometime between 11:00 pm and 1:50 am that night.
Kingston City Police were informed of the incident and attended to meet the
owner and are investigating the incident.
