Students report stolen laptop, television
At around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday, officers met with a Miami University sophomore and junior regarding a theft from their home on West High Street.
The students reportedly told police they had left their home to go to work around 8 p.m. When they returned later in the night, a television, Playstation 3 and laptop computer were found to be missing from
the residence.
When they left for work, a friend was reportedly still in the home, but he said he locked the door.
The door was reportedly unlocked when the residents returned and there were no signs of forced entry.
There are no suspects at this time.
OPD investigates suspicious card charges
At 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, officers met with a Miami University graduate student regarding unauthorized charges made on his debit card by a former roommate.
According to police reports, the student allowed a friend to temporarily stay in his residence during the summer. On Aug. 1, the student reportedly noticed an unauthorized use of his debit card to purchase food items.
When he confronted his roommate at the time, he reportedly admitted to accidentally using the card. Since that incident, charges in excess of $300 were reportedly made on the card.
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The student is reportedly unable to find his former roommate and has not been repaid for the charges.
Police are continuing to investigate the case.
First-year finds bike missing
At around 4 p.m. Tuesday, officers met with a Miami University first-year regarding the theft of his
mountain bike.
According to police reports, the red and white bicycle was taken sometime between 2 and 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30 on East Church Street.
The bicycle was reportedly locked with a cable-type lock to a bike rack near a residence. The cable was reportedly cut and left at the scene.
There are no suspects at this time.
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