Police blotter

 All information provided by the Marshall University Police Department.

iPod takes off from dorm room

Monday, July 12 at 9:23 p.m. – Complainant reported someone had taken his iPod from his docking station at his computer in his dorm room sometime between July 7 at noon and July 12 at 9 p.m. The complainant said people were coming in and out of his room during that time. It is unknown whether the door to his room was kept locked. The complainant named two individuals who used to live in the dormitory as possible suspects.

Purse leaves patron to pay the bill

Wednesday, July 21 at 12:20 p.m. – Complainant stated she was eating lunch

on the Memorial Student Center plaza when she reached under the table for her purse and found it missing. A witness said she saw someone pick up the purse and leave the area. A search of the area was conducted, but the purse was not found. The complainant later reported a $225 debit had been made from her account using a card that was in her purse.

Vending machine loses face in Smith Hall

Monday, July 26 at 12:40 p.m. – Complainant reported to the Marshall University Police Department that a vending machine on the first floor of Smith Hall had been vandalized. The complainant said the machine was missing its front faceplate and some small pieces of plastic. Police have no suspects at this time.

Sam Turley can be contacted at turley60@marshall.edu.