University of Maryland Police responded to reports of vandalism, theft, fraud and a CDS violation last week, according to daily crime logs.
Vandalism
On Tuesday at about 6:40 p.m., University Police responded to the front lobby of Tydings Hall for a report of hate bias-related vandalism.
A female student reported “language targeting Caucasians” scratched into a coffee table, police spokesperson Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas wrote in an email. It is not clear how long the language had been there, she wrote.
Facilities Management was notified to remove the writing.
This case is active.
Bicycle thefts
University Police responded to two reported bicycle thefts on Tuesday, and another on Thursday.
At about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, police responded to Garrett Hall, where a female student reported that her bike and cable lock were stolen sometime between March 16 and Tuesday, Hoaas wrote.
Later that night, at about 8:45 p.m., police responded to a bicycle theft at Harford Hall, where a male student reported that his bike was stolen sometime that day between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., Hoaas wrote.
On Thursday, at about 6:30 p.m., police responded to a reported bicycle theft at bike racks outside the A.V. Williams building.
A male student reported that his bike was stolen sometime between noon and 6:30 p.m. that day. The tire and lock were left behind, Hoaas wrote.
In all three cases, police are reviewing video surveillance of the areas.
All three cases are active.
Fraud
On Tuesday at about 1 a.m., University Police responded to South Campus Commons 7 for reported fraud.
A female student purchased a ticket to an event from someone she did not know online, Hoaas wrote. After sending the money, the seller never sent her the ticket.
Police advised the student to contact her bank for stop payment options, Hoaas wrote.
This case is active.
CDS violation
On Sunday, at about 8:45 p.m., University Police responded to Hagerstown Hall for a CDS violation.
An officer recovered a small amount of marijuana from the room, Hoaas wrote.
The student received a citation for possession of fewer than 10 grams of marijuana.
This case is closed.