University Police respond to vandalism, hazardous spill, other incidents

University Police responded to reports of vandalism, theft and a hazardous material spill among other incidents this past week, according to police reports.

Vandalism

University Police responded to Regents Drive and Route 1 at 2:07 a.m. March 23 for a report of destruction of property. A University of Maryland employee reported that a man broke the window of a Shuttle-UM bus while attempting to force the door open as it was sitting at a traffic light.

The suspect fled toward Montgomery Hall, where police were able to locate and arrest him, University Police spokeswoman Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas said. They charged 19-year-old Francesco Antonio Parisi of Ijamsville with disorderly conduct and two counts of destruction of property. This case is closed.

Theft

At 10:10 a.m. March 23, University Police responded to Cole Field House for an incident that took place between March 22 at 12:25 p.m. and March 23 at 9:05 a.m. A university employee noticed a bathroom door was damaged and the door’s locking mechanism was gone, Hoaas said.

This incident is still under investigation.

A student reported a cable lock and a bicycle belonging to a family member were missing, prompting police to respond to the Regents Drive parking garage at 12:45 a.m. Sunday.

Hoaas said police believe the theft took place between 5 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

The case remains open, and police will review area cameras, Hoaas said.

Burglary

University Police responded to Cole on March 23 at 10:45 a.m. for a burglary report. The athletic department notified them that pictures from inside Cole were posted on a website about Terrapins sports. Police are still investigating the incident.

Hazardous condition

At 4:31 p.m. March 24, University Police responded to the Computer and Space Sciences Building for a hazardous material spill. Someone affiliated with the university reported that battery acid had leaked onto the floor while a computer battery was being replaced. The Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability and Risk and the fire marshal also assisted in the cleanup, Hoaas said. No injuries were reported.