Costume Crimes

October 24: A boy in a gorilla suit was reported attempting to scare girls in Wyview Park. Officers located the monkey man, asked him to go home and he did.
October 29: A suspiciously dressed male was reported entering the law school. He was dressed in all black, was wearing a leg holster, a bulletproof vest, a portable radio, and five rounds of shotgun shells across his chest. The individual was carrying a black bag that contained two Airsoft pistols. The suspect turned out to be a law student and was called out of class for questioning. He stated he was dressed up for costume day; however, he was the only one in the class dressed up in costume. He was directed to remove his vest and was released since he was not violating any federal or state laws.
October 30: Several males were running through Brigham Square wearing only capes and underwear. When officers arrived, the caped crusaders were gone.

Suspicious Activity

October 28: A Wymount tenant reported that an unknown male knocked on his door at 7 p.m. When the tenant opened his door, he found the suspect opening the metal gate to the apartment’s balcony and believed the suspect was attempting to enter the apartment through the side door. When questioned by the tenant, the male said he was trying to find an apartment and left.

Mischievous Behavior

October 31: Six individuals were reported throwing something wet off the Tanner parking structure. The substance was determined to be soup. The suspects were instructed to clean up the mess.
October 26: A caller reported a male behaving suspiciously in a parked car. Officers investigated and the suspect was simply taking a nap.

Harrassment

October 27: An assailant approached a female near the Clyde Building and grabbed her buttocks. She yelled at him, telling him that was sexual harassment. The suspect smiled and walked off. The suspect was reported as a stocky, 5-foot-6 Hispanic male, in his mid-20s, with black hair and a buzz cut.
October 27: A suspicious male followed a female in Heritage Halls. The victim was walking on the sidewalk and noticed a male 100 feet behind her. When she sped up, the suspect sped up and when she ran, he ran. The victim ran to the Harris Fine Arts Center and when she arrived, the suspect was gone.