By Brad Dress
For The Diamondback
University of Maryland Police responded to reports of harassment/stalking, trespassing and fraud, among other incidents, over the past 10 days, according to police reports.
Harassment/stalking
On March 7 at 12:33 p.m., University Police responded to a report of harassment/stalking at Tawes Plaza, police spokeswoman Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas said.
This case is active.
Trespassing
On March 3 at 3:40 a.m., University Police responded to Courtyards for a report of trespassing, according to police reports. An officer stopped two intoxicated men with no ties to this university from knocking on an apartment door.
The men claimed they were looking for a friend, but the officer led them off the campus, Hoaas said. At 8:06 p.m. on March 8, police also responded to a trespassing report at Van Munching Hall, according to police reports.
These cases are closed by exception.
University Police also responded to a report of trespassing at 9:05 a.m. on March 7 at Delta Sigma Phi fraternity chapter house, according to police reports.
This case resulted in an arrest.
Fraud
On March 5 at 4:55 p.m., University Police responded to the 3400 block of Tulane Drive for a report of fraud, according to police reports. A female student reported to police that someone who claimed to be from the IRS called her at 8:30 a.m. and demanded she pay them or they would serve her a warrant.
She paid, but later found out it had been a scam, Hoaas said.
University Police also responded to a case of fraud at 1:49 p.m. on March 5 at the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity house, according to police reports. A female student said unauthorized purchases had been made on her bank account on March 1, Hoaas said.
Both cases are active.
Vandalism
University Police responded to a report of vandalism at 251 North on March 7 at 2:30 a.m., according to police reports.
This case is active.
Theft
University Police responded to Courtyards for a report of a theft on March 4 at 11:04 a.m., according to police reports. A male student said someone stole his bike between midnight and 9:30 a.m. and had left his bike lock nearby on the ground when they took it, Hoaas said.
Police responded to two other theft reports. Both cases are active.