NIU crime log, August 2023

DeKALB – The information in this report is compiled from the NIU Police Department’s Daily Crime Log.

Any case defined as “unfounded” was not included in this list. Any case “closed by exception” means the case is closed due to circumstances outside of the investigation (missing a complainant, suspect was arrested for another crime, etc.). Any “suspended” case means the investigation is paused until leads become available. All case dispositions (“open” or “closed” statuses) are subject to updates. All locations provided are general.

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Aug. 2

At 10:23 a.m., an assault occurred at the Recreation Center. This case was closed by exception.

Aug. 3

At 4 p.m., domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery occurred at 5 Northern View Circle. This case was closed by exception.

Aug. 6

At 10:52 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Pay Lot, 201 Carroll Ave. This case is open.

Aug. 7

At 11:16 a.m., burglary and theft of $500 and under occurred at Anderson Hall. This case was suspended.
At 2:30 p.m., burglary and criminal trespass to real property occurred at Anderson Hall. This case is suspended.

Aug. 14

At 6:50 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot 5, 532 Newman Lane. This case is open.

Aug. 15

At 12:15 a.m., theft of lost or mislaid property occurred at Neptune Residence Hall West. This case was closed by exception.

Aug. 16

At 6:45 a.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot 5, 532 Newman Lane. This case is open.
At 10:55 a.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot 5, 532 Newman Lane. This case is open.
At 1:30 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot 5, 532 Newman Lane. This case is open.
At 4 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot 4, 365 Gilbert Drive. This case is open.
At 5 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot E, 410 Garden Road. This case was suspended.
At 5 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot 5, 532 Newman Lane. This case is open.
At 5:30 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Lot 4, 365 Gilbert Drive. This case was suspended.

Aug. 17

At 6:27 p.m., theft over $500 occurred at Patterson Residence Hall Community Center. This case was closed by arrest.
At 8:20 p.m., stalking occurred at Patterson Residence Hall East. This case was suspended.
At 10:48 p.m., disorderly conduct occurred at Neptune Residence Hall West. This case was closed by exception.

Aug. 21

At 1:09 a.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall South. This case was suspended.

Aug. 22

At 11 a.m., theft over $500 occurred at Patterson Residence Hall West. This case was suspended.
At noon, stalking occurred at Davis Hall. This case was suspended.

Aug. 23

12:40 p.m., failure to notify damage/unattended vehicle occurred at Lot 5, 532 Newman Lane. This case was suspended.
At 5:35 p.m., two counts of domestic battery occurred at the Parking Deck, 175 Normal Road. This case was closed by exception.
At 7 p.m., theft of $500 and under occurred at Neptune Residence Hall West. This case is open.

Aug. 24

At 4 p.m., tampering with security, fire, life systems occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case was closed by exception.
At 11 p.m., theft of $500 and under and criminal damage to property occurred at Neptune Residence Hall West. This case was suspended.

Aug. 25

At 5 p.m., theft of $500 and under occurred at Neptune Residence Hall West. This case is open.

Aug. 26

At 8:03 a.m., criminal sexual assault occurred in DeKalb. This case was referred to another agency.
At 11:46 p.m., criminal sexual assault occurred at an unspecified residence hall. This case is open.

Aug. 27

At 12:37 a.m., battery occurred at Central Park, 1226 Douglas Drive North. This case is open.
At 1:45 a.m., illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor occurred at Neptune Residence Hall West. This case was closed by exception.
At 3:23 a.m., illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall South. This case was closed by exception.
At 4:31 a.m., aggravated battery and possession of cannabis (between 10 grams and 100 grams) occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall South. This case was closed by arrest.
At 9:15 p.m., “all other disorderly conduct” occurred at Patterson Residence Hall East. This case was suspended.
At 10:09 p.m., two counts of cannabis possession (less than 10 grams) occurred at Lot X, 615 N. Annie Glidden Road. This case was closed by exception.

Aug. 28

At 3:35 a.m., battery occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall South. This case was suspended.
At 9:07 a.m., theft of $500 and under occurred at Gilbert Residence Hall. This case is open.
At 3:38 p.m., disorderly conduct occurred at Patterson Residence Hall West. This case was suspended.
At 5 p.m., failure to notify damage/unattended vehicle occurred in the Parking Deck, 175 Normal Road. This case was suspended.
At 5:51 p.m., possession of cannabis (less than 10 grams) occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall North. This case was suspended.

Aug. 29

At 3:33 p.m., theft of $500 and under occurred at the Neptune Hall Complex. This case was suspended.
At 8 p.m., theft of $500 and under occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall South. This case was closed by exception.
At 9 p.m., motor vehicle theft occurred at Lot W, 595 Grant Drive East. This case is open.
At 10:54 p.m., “all other disorderly conduct” occurred at Neptune Residence Hall West. This case was suspended.

Aug. 30

At 3:30 a.m., criminal sexual assault occurred at the Neptune Hall Complex. This case is open.
At 2:20 p.m., credit card fraud occurred at the Holmes Student Center. This case is open.

Aug. 31

At 3 a.m., theft of $500 and under occurred at Neptune Residence Hall East. This case was suspended.
At 7 p.m., battery occurred at the Recreation Center. This case was suspended.