University of Maryland Police responded to reports of harassment and theft, among other incidents, this past week, according to police reports.
Harassment
University Police responded to police headquarters June 22 at about 12:20 p.m. for a report of harassment, police spokeswoman Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas said.
A female student reported that she was receiving “unwanted communication” in the form of texts and calls from her ex-boyfriend, Hoaas said, adding that the student said she wanted police to be aware of the relationship concerns and issues.
The texts and calls were “of a harassment nature,” Hoaas said. Officers gave the student her options and referred her to the Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct. This case is suspended.
Theft
University Police responded to the public health school June 28 at about 6:40 p.m. for a report of theft. A man affiliated with this university reported someone had stolen property from his locker between about 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The man had secured the locker with a lock, but when he returned, the lock was gone. This case is active.
University Police also responded to two reports of stolen cell phones. On June 25 at about 4:50 p.m., a man unaffiliated with this university reported at police headquarters that his cell phone and its case was stolen from his unsecured vehicle at the Golf Course Club House between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. This case is active.
On June 26 at about 1:20 a.m., University Police responded to the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center for a theft report. A woman with no university affiliation left her phone unattended on the floor and went backstage during an event. When she returned, it was gone, Hoaas said.
This case is active.
Trespassing
On June 23 at about 10:30 a.m., University Police responded to the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center after it was reported that a man was attempting to open random doors in the building, Hoaas said. After speaking with the individuals who reported the incident, officers found the man outside The Clarice on Valley Drive and issued him a denial to the building.
Fifteen minutes later, the man was seen looking into vehicles in Lot 3, and officers issued him a full denial to campus.
At about 1 a.m. on June 24, officers found the same man looking into vehicles in Lot 3 and arrested him.
Leonard S. Gilfillean, 34, from Hyattsville, was charged with school trespassing and refusal to leave a building, Hoaas said. Officers were told he was “trying to help get rid of vehicles that weren’t being used,” she added.
