Incident reports
Augustana College is committed to provide the campus community with information relevant to issues of concern or issues which might impact the safety or sense of security of community members. This commitment must, of course, be balanced with the need for open expression of ideas which is the foundation of collegiate study. Allegations or questions about possible criminal acts, discrimination, or harassment should be reported to any of the following:
Public Safety (ext. 7711); Dean of Students (ext. 7533); Compliance Officer / Associate Dean of the College (ext. 7328); Chair of Diversity Initiatives Committee (ext. 7362); Director of Multicultural Services (ext. 8275)
First-hand information is required for posting. Such acts violate the spirit of the Augustana community and will be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.
ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE COLLEGE ARE MANDATORY REPORTERS AND ARE REQUIRED TO FORWARD INFORMATION TO ONE OF THE ABOVE OFFICES. EXEMPT EMPLOYEES INCLUDE THE COLLEGE CHAPLAINS AND THE COUNSELING STAFF MEMBERS.
 Crimes against persons |
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 Standard notifications |
Campus Incident Report: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: September 4, 2012
Date Reported: September 2, 2012
Date Occurred: September 1, 2012
Time Occurred: Early Morning
Location: Residence Hall
Description: Augustana College received a report that a female student was sexually assaulted in a residence hall room by a male student who was known to her. Alcohol was involved.
Action Taken: The Office of Student Services is investigating the alleged assault.
Campus Incident Report: Burglary
Date Posted: May 15, 2012
Date Occurred: May 14, 2012
Time Occurred: 1:30 a.m.
Location: Transitional Living Area
Description: A male student reported that his X-Box, three controllers and 15 games totaling $1,500.00 were missing from his residence.
Action Taken: Public Safety and the Rock Island Police Department were notified. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: April 25, 2012
Date Reported: April 24, 2012
Date Occurred: April 24, 2012
Time Occurred: 3:00pm
Location: Residence Hall
Description: Augustana College received a report that a female student was sexually assaulted in a residence hall room by a male student who was known to her.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police Department and Dean of Students Office is investigating the alleged assault.
Campus Incident Report: Crimes Against Persons
Robbery Off Campus
Date Posted: 04/10/12
Date Occurred: 04/10/12
Time Occurred: 1:45 a.m.
Location: Off Campus Near 3100 and 7th Ave
Description: A male student reported that when returning from an off-campus party, he was approached from behind by a male wearing blue jeans and a tan hoodie. After taking the student's backpack, the perpetrator fled the scene.
Action Taken: Both Rock Island Police and Campus Security were contacted and responded. Police report was filed. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: February 13, 2012
Date Reported: February 10, 2012
Date Occurred: August 27, 2011
Time Occurred: Early Morning
Location: Residence Hall
Description: Augustana College received a report that a female student was sexually assaulted in a residence hall room by a male student who was known to her. Alcohol was involved.
Action Taken: The Office of Student Services is investigating the alleged assault.
Campus Incident Report: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: January 30, 2012
Date Occurred: January 29, 2012
Time Occurred: 1:15am
Location: Residence Hall
Description: Augustana College received a report that a female student was sexually assaulted in a residence hall room by a male student who was known to her. Alcohol was involved.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police are investigating the alleged assault and have released no information at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Crimes Against Persons
Date Posted: January 14, 2012
Date Occurred: January 13, 2012
Time Occurred: Early Morning
Location: 36th Street and 12th Avenue
Description: Augustana College received a report from a female student that as she was walking past a male suspect, he grabbed her hair and struck her twice in the face. After kicking the perpetrator, she was able to break away and flee to Swanson Commons. The suspect was wearing blue jeans, a dark hooded sweat shirt, and a flat bill hat under his hood.
Action Taken: Public Safety and the Rock Island Police were contacted and responded. No additional information is available at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Summary of Off-Campus Burglaries
Date Posted: January 9, 2012
Date Occurred: Over Winter Break between December 21, 2011 and January 2, 2012
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: 4 off-campus locations in the vicinity of 8th Avenue and on 29th Street
Description: Houses were broken into and a variety of items were taken.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police Department continues to investigate. Please take appropriate safety precautions and report any suspicious activity to the Rock Island Police Department followed by Public Safety.Date Posted: December 28, 2011
Date Occurred: December 26, 2011
Time Occurred: 12:01am
Location: Freya 1
Description: While conducting a routine check of the TLA houses, Public Safety discovered someone had broken into the Freya House through the rear door.
Action Taken: Public Safety notified the Rock Island Police to assist with a house search. Although no one was found on the premises, desk drawers were open, and it appears two TV's and an X-Box were stolen. Public Safety followed-up with Freya House residents and contacted Facilities to secure the rear door.
Campus Incident Report: Larceny
Date Posted: December 28, 2011
Date Occurred: December 27, 2011
Time Occurred: 9:06pm
Location: Near 7th Ave and 29th Street
Description: A male student reported that someone had broken into his off-campus residence. The perpetrator forced open the front door and stole a new X-Box.
Action Taken: Public Safety and the RIPD were notified. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Larceny
Date Posted: December 22, 2011
Date Occurred: December 21, 2011
Time Occurred: 8:40pm
Location: Arbaugh 8
Description: A female student reported that she witnessed a male subject attempting to open a window on the west side of the apartment. As the perpetrator became aware that he was observed by the student, he fled the scene. The suspect was approximately 5'6, wearing a blue/gray hooded jacket.
Action Taken: Public Safety and the Rock Island Police were notified and responded.
Campus Incident Report: Larceny
Date Posted: December 22, 2011
Date Occurred: December 21, 2011
Time Occurred: 9:04pm
Location: Arbaugh 9
Description: While conducting a perimeter check from the previous larceny report, Public Safety and the RIPD noticed that a ground window of Arbaugh 9 had been damaged. Upon further investigation, they found that two 24" and 31" Vizio televisions were stolen from a female resident's apartment.
Action Taken: Public Safety contacted facilities to replace the damaged window and ensured that all apartments in the area were secure. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator is apprehended, the campus will be notified.
Crimes Against Persons
Campus Incident Report: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: November 14, 2011
Date Occurred: Morning of October 29, 2011
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: TLA
Description: Today, we received a report that a female student was sexually assaulted in her room by a male student who was known to her. Alcohol was involved.
Action Taken: The Office of Student Services is investigating.
Major Property Loss or Damage
Campus Incident Report:Larceny
Date Posted: October 17, 2011
Date Occurred: October 6, 2011
Time Occurred: 2:59 p.m.
Location: 38th Street and 7th Avenue
Description: A staff member reported that his 1998 four door Dodge Neon was stolen while parked along 38th Street.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police were contacted and a Police report was filed. The RIPD were able to recover the vehicle after the perpetrator was observed driving the Neon near the campus area.
Crimes Against Persons
Campus Incident Report: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: October 17, 2011
Date Occurred: October 16, 2011
Time Occurred: 1:30 a.m.
Location: On Campus
Description: Augustana College received a report that a female student was sexually assaulted in a residence hall by a male student acquaintance. Alcohol was involved.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police are investigating the alleged assault and have released no information at this time.
Major Property Damage
Date Posted: September 30, 2011
Date Occurred: September 28, 2011
Time Occurred: Evening hours
Location: On Campus
Description: Augustana College was notified that the marble memorial bench in front of the library was vandalized.
Action Taken: Public Safety and the Rock Island Police were notified and are currently investigating the incident. No additional information is available at this time. This email is to notify students of a $500 REWARD for information which assists in determining the person or persons responsible for this act of vandalism. Students with information regarding possible responsible parties are asked to contact Dean Mark Anderson at 104 Founders Hall without delay. An appointment can be scheduled by calling 794-7502. Any information which leads to the arrest of those responsible for this vandalism will be considered eligible for the reward. Sources of information will not be revealed without the consent of the person providing information.
Campus Incident Report: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: August 28, 2011
Date Occurred: Morning of August 27, 2011
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: On Campus
Description: Augustana College received a report that a female student was sexually assaulted on campus by a male student who was known to her. Alcohol was involved.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police are investigating the alleged assault and have released no information at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Suspicious Activity
Type: StandardDate Posted: August 17, 2011
Date Occurred: August 13, 2011
Time Occurred: 8:25 p.m.
Location: Near 32nd Street and 12th Avenue
Description: A concerned neighbor shared with Public Safety she observed a suspicious individual attempting to gain entry in vehicles parked in Lot L. The subject was not wearing a shirt and riding a red bicycle. Additionally, she shared that she notified the Rock Island Police regarding the incident.
Action Taken: Public Safety identified a subject matching the description of the perpetrator. The officer questioned the subject who denied responsibility of the incident. This is all the information available to us at this time. Please remember to secure your vehicles and property when unattended.
Campus Incident Report: Larceny
Type: Standard
Date Posted: May 12, 2011
Date Occurred: May 4, 2011
Time Occurred: 3:07 a.m.
Location: Lower Quad
Full Description: Public Safety pursued two suspicious juveniles wearing bookbags through the lower quad area. After contacted the RIPD for assistance, one of the perpetrators was apprehended in front of the Forseti house and the other in Lincoln Park. Public Safety along with the RIPD recovered a number of personal items belonging to Augustana students involved with 'Shantytown' from the subjects.
Action Taken: The RIPD arrested the juveniles for theft. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Suspicious Activity
Date Posted: April 5, 2011
Date Occurred: April 1, 2011
Time Occurred: 6:56 p.m.
Location: Centennial Hall
Description: A female student reported that as she and other students were setting up for a show in Centennial Hall, a suspicious intoxicated male subject entered the building and joined them on the stage area.
Action Taken: Augustana Security along with RIPD responded and escorted the subject out of Centennial Hall. RIPD issued the suspect a Criminal Trespass Notice and made him aware he could not return to Augustana College. The RIPD then escorted the subject off campus. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Vandalism of Vehicles
Date Posted: March 28, 2011
Date Occurred: March 26, 2011
Time Occurred: 4:44 p.m. & 6:05 p.m.
Location: 34th Street & 8th Avenue &Bartholomew Lot J
Description: Campus Security was notified that two cars parked at 34th Street and 8th Avenue and at Bartholomew Lot J were vandalized. The passenger rear view mirrors were damaged.
Action Taken: The RIPD was contacted and a report filed after first incident. Security advised the student to file a report with the RIPD after the second incident. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified.
Campus Incident Report- Suspicious Activity
Date Posted: March 23, 2011
Date Occurred: March 21, 2011
Time Occurred: 8:30 p.m.
Location: 10th Avenue
Description: A female student reported that as she and her friends were walking eastbound on 10th Avenue, they noticed a suspicious subject in a smaller SUV parked along the street masturbating. When the students past, the exhibitionist headed back towards 30th street.
Action Taken: Campus Security was contacted and responded. The RIPD was notified and is reaching out to the student for a statement. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Due to the onset of Spring and it's nice weather, on campus suspicious behavior may increase. Our best opportunity to reduce this type of activity is to look out for each other and take responsibility for quickly reporting issues of concern to the RIPD (and to Security ext. 7711). As a community, let's make sure we are behaving wisely not just in the coming weeks, but during the entire year.
Campus Incident Report: Suspicious Activity
Date Posted: 2/16/11
Date Occurred: 2/14/11
Time Occurred: 5:20 p.m.
Location: PepsiCo Lot
Description: An unknown caller reported that two suspicious males were tampering with cars parked in the PepsiCo parking Lot.
Action Taken: Augustana Security along with RIPD responded and apprehended two juveniles. Nothing was stolen and no cars appeared to be vandalized. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Vandalism
Date Posted: 2/3/11
Date Occurred: 2/2/11
Time Occurred: 3:31 p.m.
Location: Swanson N1 Parking Lot
Description: Two student's vehicles parking in the Lot N1 had windows broken out. A Tom Tom GPS device was removed from one of the vehicles.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police and Campus Security were notified and a police report was filed. As officers approached, two subjects were observed fleeing the area. Police were unable to apprehend the subjects and no further information is available at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified.
Campus Incident Report: Larceny Date Posted: 12/17/10Date Occurred: 12/14/10Time Occurred: 6:42 p.m.Location: Pepsico
Description: A student reported that she left her cell phone on a lower level Pepsico table by the doors. Upon her return, the phone was gone. The black Verizon Droid phone was in a purple hard case.
Action Taken: Campus Security was notified. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified.
Campus Incident Report: Larceny
Date Posted: 11/1/2010
Date Occurred: October 29-30, 2010
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: Westerlin
Description: A student left his black Performance 26" 16-speed bicycle locked in the Westerlin bike rack on 10/29/10. He returned on 10/30/10 and found the bicycle and lock missing.
Action Taken: Campus Security was notified and responded. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Please be aware that larceny incidents increase prior to the end of a term. Remember to secure your property and room when unattended.
Date Posted: 10/29/10
Date Occurred: 10/23/10
Time Occurred: 10:30pm
Location: Westerlin
Description: A Westerlin female student allowed entry for an older African American male. The subject was wearing worn pajamas and a winter coat. Students reported to Residential Life Staff that the subject was interacting with them and watching TV in the lounge.
Action Taken: Both RIPD & Campus Security were contacted and responded. Perpetrator was taken into custody by RIPD and transported to RI County jail.
Date Occurred: 10/29/10
Date Occurred: 10/29/10
Time Occurred: 2:16 a.m.
Location: Zander House
Description: Two female students reported that a subject standing across the street made lewd remarks toward them.
Action Taken: Augustana Security was contacted and responded, but no one was found.
If suspicious individuals are witnessed on campus, please do not allow them in our buildings. If they do enter, notify Augustana Security immediately. Please continue to report suspicious activity.
Campus Incident Report: Suspicious Activity
Date Posted: 10/28/10
Date Occurred: 10/27/10
Time Occurred: 10:40 p.m.
Location: Near 10th Ave & 34th Street
Description: Female students observed a grey beard, older white male, yelling and making obscene gestures in his vehicle. The subject was wearing a golf cap and driving a red four door sedan.
Action Taken: Augustana Security was contacted and responded.
Please continue to report suspicious activities/persons immediately.
Date Posted: 10/27/10
Date Occurred: 10/26/10
Time Occurred: 10:22 p.m.
Location: Off-campus, near 33rd Street & 7 ½ Avenue
Description: A neighbor living next door to an off-campus house of Augustana students witnessed a suspicious person looking into their back window. When told to move, the individual ran south from the house. The suspect was a white male with blond hair, 5'8, wearing a brown hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, and black rim glasses.
Action Taken: Rock Island Police were contacted and responded. Augustana Security also responded.
Please remember to follow these safety precautions:
- Lock doors and windows
- Draw blinds
- Keep outside lights on during evening hours
- Remain alert to your surroundings at all times
- Do not listen to I-Pods or use cell phones because they are a distraction
- Come and go from your residence when others are around
- Travel with friends or use ACES
- Stay in lighted areas at all times
Report any suspicious activities immediately to the RIPD by calling 911
Our best opportunity to reduce this type of activity is to look out for each other and take responsibility for quickly reporting issues of concern to the RIPD (and to Security ext. 7711). As a community, let's make sure we are behaving wisely not just in the coming weeks, but during the entire year.
FALSE REPORT ALERT/Crimes Against Persons
The on-campus assault filed on 10/9/10 (posted 10/11/10) has been investigated by the Rock Island Police Department and found to be a false report.
All members of the Augustana community are encouraged to remain vigilant and continue to report suspicious persons to the Rock Island Police Department and/or Augustana Security. Our best opportunity to maintain a safe campus is to look out for each other and take responsibility for quickly reporting issues of concern to the RIPD (and to Security ext. 7711).
Please remember to follow these safety precautions:
- Lock doors and windows
- Draw blinds
- Keep outside lights on during evening hours
- Remain alert to your surroundings at all times
- Come and go from your residence when others are around
- Travel with friends or use ACES
- Stay in lighted areas at all times
Report any suspicious activities immediately to the RIPD by calling 911
Crimes Against Persons: Sexual Assault
Date Posted: 10/11/10
Date Occurred: 10/9/10
Time Occurred: 12:51 a.m.
Location: Top of Olin stairs
Description: Female student reported that when returning from an off-campus party, she was assaulted near the top of the Olin stairs by a male wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie with white circle design on the front. No other descriptors available. The student was pushed to the ground and the male was in the process of removing her leggings when she kicked herself free. The male ran towards 7th Avenue.
Action Taken: Both Rock Island Police and Campus Security were contacted and responded. Police report was filed. Incident under investigation.
Campus Incident Report: Standard
Suspicious Activity
Date Posted: 10/11/10
Date Occurred: 10/10/10
Time Occurred: 11:42 p.m.
Location: Westerlin
Description: Three female students reported that they thought they noticed an individual looking into a Westerlin window.
Action Taken: Augustana Security and RIPD responded and apprehended a male African-American juvenile on the north side of Westerlin. He was charged with a curfew violation, given a no-trespass notice for the Augustana campus and removed from campus by RIPD. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Standard:Suspicious Persons
Date Posted: October 6, 2010
Date Occurred: October 5, 2010
Time Occurred: 10:00 p.m.
Location: Area between 30th Street and 12th Avenue and the G Parking Lot by Carver
Description: There were 3 reports of a suspicious male on or near the perimeter of campus.
Action Taken: RIPD talked with the person after the third report and confirmed that he was not engaged in any behaviors of concern to the Augustana Community. He proceeded to an off-campus location.
Please remember to follow these safety precautions:
Lock doors and windows
Draw blinds
Keep outside lights on during evening hours
Remain alert to your surroundings at all times
Come and go from your residence when others are around
Travel with friends or use ACES
Stay in lighted areas at all times
Report any suspicious activities immediately to the RIPD by calling 911
Our best opportunity to reduce this type of activity is to look out for each other and take responsibility for quickly reporting issues of concern to the RIPD (and to Security ext. 7711). As a community, let's make sure we are behaving wisely not just in the coming weeks, but during the entire year.
Standard: Suspicious Persons
Date Posted: October 5, 2010
Draw blinds
Keep outside lights on during evening hours
Remain alert to your surroundings at all times
Come and go from your residence when others are around
Travel with friends or use ACES
Stay in lighted areas at all times
Report any suspicious activities immediately to the RIPD by calling 911
Our best opportunity to reduce this type of activity is to look out for each other and take responsibility for quickly reporting issues of concern to the RIPD (and to Security ext. 7711). As a community, let's make sure we are behaving wisely not just in the coming weeks, but during the entire year.
Standard: Suspicious Person
Date Posted: 9/22/10
Date Occurred: 9/19/10
Time Occurred: 10:38 pm
Location: Near 39th Street and 11th Avenue
Description: A female student reported that a male was looking through her bedroom window.
Action Taken: Campus Security and the Rock Island Police were contacted and responded. A perimeter check by the RIPD found no damage or evidence. This is all the information available to us at this time.
Standard: Vandalism of Vehicles
Date Posted: 9/22/10
Date Occurred: 9/19/10
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: Seminary Lot B
Description: A vehicle parked in Seminary Lot B was vandalized. The driver's rear view mirror was damaged.
Action Taken: Campus Security was notified and report filed.
Standard:Larceny
Date Posted: 9/17/10
Date Occurred: 9/15/10
Time Occurred: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Art Studio
Description: A student attending pottery class in the Pottery Shop, placed her purse in a common area away from the pottery wheels. During the class her purse was stolen. Her purse contained 2 rings (valued at $200), her cell phone, driver's license, student ID, keys, and debit/credit cards.
Action Taken: Student filed theft report with Augustana Security.
Update: Suspicious Person Arrest
The Rock Island Police Department has arrested a suspect in the recent cases of someone looking in the windows and entering homes in the neighborhoods surrounding Augustana College. The arrest happened Monday morning, September 6, 2010. The Augustana community is asked to continue to observe the following safety precautions.
Lock doors and windows
Draw blinds
Keep outside lights on during evening hours
Remain alert to your surroundings at all times
Come and go from your residence when others are around
Travel with friends or use ACES
Stay in lighted areas at all times
Report any suspicious activities immediately to the RIPD by calling 911
Standard:
Date Posted: August 25, 2010
Date Occurred: August 24, 2010
Time Occurred: 4:00 a.m.
Location: 28th Street near 7th Avenue
Full Description: This is one of several sightings of a male observed near off-campus houses, often seen looking into house windows. On this occasion, the suspect was wearing a mustard yellow hoodie.
Action Taken: Suspect was observed by a Rock Island Police Officer who pursued him along with other officers. The suspect was able to elude the police. IF YOU ENCOUNTER PERSONS ACTING IN A SUSPICIOUS MANNER, OR LOOKING INTO WINDOWS, DO NOT CONFRONT THEM. DO CALL 911 for police assistance. A follow-up call to Campus Security (794-7711) is recommended.
Date Posted: May 17, 2010
Description: Two incidents of vandalism of cars parked on 34th Street. In both cases, the driver's side rear view mirror was broken off the car.
Action Taken: Rock Island Police were informed. Students are again reminded to immediately report suspicious behavior or observed criminal activity to 911, then to Augustana Campus Security at 7711.
Standard:Theft from Vehicles
Date Posted: 5/14/10
Date Occurred: 5/13/10
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: 34th Street and 6th Avenue
Description: A student's car was broken into through the passenger side window. The center console was ripped open and a silver iPod and iPod charger were taken.
Action Taken: The student victim flagged down a Rock Island Police car, as well as an Augustana Security car as both passed by. Police attempted to lift fingerprints, but were not successful. This is all the information we have available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified.
Battery of Student
Date Posted: April 29, 2010
Date Occurred: April 29, 2010
Time Occurred: 1:58 a.m.
Location: Across the street from Centennial Hall
Description: A male student was walking home when "jumped" by 3 males unknown to him. They were identified as two black males and one white male. After the altercation the 3 males fled the scene.
Action Taken: Campus Security was called and a report was filed. Student declined medical treatment as well as filing a police report.
Theft from Vehicle
Date Posted: April 19, 2010
Date Occurred: April 16, 2010
Time Occurred: Prior to 11 a.m.
Location: Lot L (Erickson Center)
Description: Passenger's side window of parked car broken out by a brick. A Garamond brand G.P.S. was removed from the vehicle. Loss valued at $180+.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police were called to the scene, and are investigating. Security ran car plates, and has identified and informed owners of the vandalism.
Vandalism of Vehicles
Date Posted: April 19, 2010
Date Occurred: April 18, 2010
Time Occurred: prior to 6 a.m.
Location: 34th Street, south of 7th Avenue
Description: While on a routine patrol, Campus Security observed four parked cars with side-view mirrors vandalized.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police were called to the scene, and are investigating. Security ran car plates, and has identified and informed owners of the vandalism.
Battery
Date Posted: January 25, 2010
Date Occurred: January 21, 2010
Time Occurred: 7:25 p.m.
Location: 10th Avenue near Westerlin Center
Description: A female student walked past a tall white male. The male then turned, ran back, and grabbed the female student's buttocks. The male then ran from the scene. The male was approximately 19 years old, and wore a large blue winter coat with a hood pulled over his face and head. The victim goes not think the perpetrator was a student.
Action Taken: Campus Security was notified.
Battery
Date Posted: January 18, 2010
Date Occurred: January 17, 2010
Time Occurred: 5:45 a.m.; later related incident 10:20 p.m.
Location: Near 30th Street and 5th Avenue; later incident near Library & Olin
Description: At each location and time, Augustana students were physically assaulted. At the first incident, the victim was assaulted by a group of four males in early 20's, one white and three black, all unknown to him. Seven stitches were required to close a cut on the victim's face. During the second incident, four black males passed the victim and his friends, and one began punching the victim. A tooth was chipped in the altercation.
Action Taken: When the second incident was reported, Rock Island Police responded in force (5 squad cars) and apprehended a black non-student male who was subsequently identified by students as responsible for the 10:20 p.m. battery. It now appears that the same person may have been responsible for the 5:45 a.m. battery. An arrest was made and the suspect jailed. Police continue to investigate.
Sexual Assault
Date Posted: December 8, 2009
Date Occurred: December 4, 2009
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: An off-campus house on 6th Avenue
Description: A female student was at a crowded party when restrained from behind by a person not visible to her. This person used his free hand to commit sexual battery, then rejoined the party crowd before an identification could be made.
Action Taken: The assault was reported to Residential Life staff who then contacted Campus Security. The victim indicated she did not wish to file a formal report with the Rock Island Police.
Sexual Assault
Date Posted: 11/30/2009
Date Occurred: Night of November 21/22, 2009
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: Female student's residence hall room.
Description: A female student reported to the Rock Island Police that she was sexually assaulted in her residence hall room by a male student.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police are investigating the alleged assault and have released no information at this time.
Campus Incident Report: Theft
Date Posted: 10/26/09
Date Occurred: October 23, 2009
Time Occurred: 5 p.m.
Location: Practice room in Bergendoff Hall
Description: A student left his iPod unattended in a practice room for a short time. When he returned, the iPod was missing. The iPod is a Black Classic 120gb valued at $250.
Action Taken: Campus Security was contacted and reporting information is being collected.
Vehicle Theft
Date Posted: 10/12/2009
Date Occurred: October 10, 2009
Time Occurred: Unknown
Location: Vehicle was parked on 11th Avenue near Lot N1 (38th Street)
Description: A student parked his black 1999 Honda Accord, IL Plate G60 6049, overnight and returned to find it missing. The vehicle was locked.
Action Taken: Security was advised, and checked with RIPD to be sure the car had not been towed for some reason. The Rock Island Police are investigating the theft.
Robbery and Battery
Date Posted: 10/09/2009
Date Occurred: September 30/October 1, 2009
Time Occurred: Late night/early morning
Location: 10th Avenue and 34th Street
Description: A group of four or more male Augustana students intimidated another male student unknown to them and took a bag of chips and $5 cash from him. The group then proceeded to a house on 6th Avenue near 34th Street where one member struck another student without cause.
Action Taken: Campus Security, the Rock Island Police Department, and the Dean of Students Office have investigated and both the Police and the College have issued charges which are currently being processed.
Campus Incident Report: Burglary
Date Posted: 10/9/09
Date Occurred: October 7, 2009
Time Occurred: 9 p.m.
Location: Parkander Townhouses
Description: A student left his room window open while absent. When he approached his room, he heard a noise inside. When he opened the door, he observed a subject half-way in the room window. The subject fled. The window screen had been cut to allow entry.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police and Campus Security were called to the scene, and applicable reports made. Police searched the area for suspicious persons, but found no one.
STUDENTS LIVING IN FIRST FLOOR ROOMS SHOULD KEEP WINDOWS CLOSED IF THEY ARE NOT PRESENT IN THE ROOM OR ARE SLEEPING. Please always contact Campus Security if suspicious persons or activities are observed.
Theft
Date Posted:
Description: A student left her room unattended and unlocked due to misplaced keys and a replacement key that did not work. In her short absence, her Hewlett Packard laptop model DV4-1322 was stolen from the room. The victim's roommate later found that her wallet and her webcam had also been taken from the room.
Action Taken: Rock Island Police and Campus Security were notified and Police are investigating. A REWARD HAS BEEN OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE RECOVERY OF PROPERTY TAKEN DURING THIS THEFT AND/OR APPREHENSION OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE.
Vandalism of vehicles
Date Posted: 09/18/2009
Date Occurred: September 18, 2009
Time Occurred: 3 a.m.
Location: 38th Street near Andreen, and at the intersection of 39th Street and 8th Avenue
Description: Four parked cars had windows broken by BB or pellet gunfire. One car also had a side-view mirror vandalized.
Action Taken: A total of 16 cars have been vandalized by a BB or pellet gun over the past several days. The Rock Island Argus newspaper has an article in the 9-18-09 edition requesting anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at (309)762-9500. Campus Security and city police continue to watch for possible perpetrators. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified.
Vandalism of vehicles
Date Posted:
Description: Approximately 10 parked vehicles in the area delineated above had windows shot out by a BB or pellet gun. Cars belonged to students and non-students.
Action Taken: The Rock Island Police were informed and took reports before Security was informed of the vandalism. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified.
Sexual Assault
Date Posted: 09/01/2009
Date Occurred: Monday, August 24, 2009
Time Occurred: Not Reported
Location: Off-campus private rental property
Description: An Augustana student has reported being sexually assaulted by a non-student male known to her.
Action Taken: A report has been made to the Dean of Students Office and to the Rock Island Police.
Campus Incident Report: Attempted theft of bicycles
Date: August 24, 2009
Time: 11 p.m.
Location: Erickson Center and later at 1200 35th Street
Description: Two male African Americans, one wearing a white t-shirt and the second wearing a black t-shirt, were observed at two locations using a hammer to break bicycle locks for the obvious purpose of theft. An Augustana student initiated the report as a result of observing one attempted theft from his residence hall room window.
Action Taken: Security was dispatched to the area, observed subjects matching the description attempting to free a second bicycle, and radioed for RIPD assistance. The Rock Island Police attempted to apprehend the suspects, but they were able to evade the officers. PLEASE NOTE: The early report of a theft in progress helped officers respond in a timely manner. Students are urged to follow this example, and to report to Campus Security or Police suspicious persons or activities they may observe.
Campus Incident Report: Theft
Date: August 21, 2009
Time: Between 8 pm and 11 pm
Location: North side of Naeseth 4 Townhouse
Description: Student locked her bicycle to a fire escape railing, and returned to find the bicycle and lock missing. Bicycle was Schwinn Trailway Hybrid, light blue, 15-speed woman's bicycle.
Action Taken: Campus Security was informed. Student is in process of obtaining bicycle serial number to assist in identification. Rock Island Police will be contacted when the serial number is available for their report. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified. UPDATE: The stolen bicycle was recovered by an Augustana grounds crew worker who found it in a wooded area of the campus.
Campus Incident Report: Theft from vehicle
Date: August 20/21, 2009
Time: Unknown
Location: Lot N2, 11th Avenue at 37th Street, south of Swanson Commons
Description: Driver's side window of parked car broken out by a brick. CD's and a silver case iPod were taken from the car. Loss valued at $350+
Action Taken: Campus Security was informed, and Rock Island Police were contacted to file a report. Security inspected the contiguous lots, but found no other cars vandalized. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified. UPDATED:Two juveniles were apprehended later in the morning breaking into cars in another part of town. The iPod was recovered when juveniles were apprehended by the Rock Island Police Department. Both perpetrators are now incarcerated at a juvenile detention facility in Galesburg, IL.
09/17/2009
Date Occurred: September 16, 2009
Time Occurred: Reported 11 p.m.
Location: 6th to 8th Avenue, 41st to 43rd Streets 09/29/2009
Date Occurred: September 26, 2009
Time Occurred: Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Location: Andreen Hall
Campus Incident Report: Burglary
Type: Standard
Date Occurred: May 16, 2010
Time Occurred: Early morning
Location: First floor Immanuel Hall, Westerlin Center
Full Description: Two rooms on 1st floor Immanuel reported the theft of
a) an Xbox 360, 4 controllers, and a Modern Warfare II game;
b) a PlayStation. It is uncertain if room doors were locked, but one room may have been entered through the window.
Action Taken: Rock Island Police and Campus Security were contacted, and RIPD checked for latent prints.
PLEASE NOTE that as we approach the end of the school year the theft of student property typically increases. Please take extra care to lock your room or house doors when you are absent, and keep room windows closed when asleep or not present.
Campus Incident Report: Vandalism Date Posted: 2/1/11Date Occurred: 1/29/11Time Occurred: 8:21 p.m. Location: 3432 6th AvenueDescription: Campus Security was notified that a total of three cars parked at 3432 6th Avenue were vandalized with eggs.Action Taken: Security advised the students to file a report with the Rock Island Police Dept. This is all the information available to us at this time. If the perpetrator(s) are apprehended the campus will be notified.
