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 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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Feb. 4

• At 12:10 a.m., a false fire alarm occurred at Patterson Hall Community Center. This case was closed by arrest. 
• At 7:03 p.m., theft over $500 occurred at the Recreation Center. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 5

• At 10:29 p.m., theft over $500 occurred at the Recreation Center. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 6

• At 7:30 p.m., criminal sexual assault occurred in Aurora, Illinois. This case was referred to another agency. 
• At 8:59 p.m., criminal sexual assault occurred at Neptune Complex. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 7

• At 12:30 a.m., illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall North. These cases are closed by exception. 
• At 9 a.m., battery occurred at Neptune Central. This case was closed by arrest.
• At 9:33 p.m., theft over $500 occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is open. 

Feb. 8

• At 9 a.m., battery occurred at Neptune Central. This case was closed by arrest. 

Feb. 9

• At 7:59 a.m., criminal trespass to real property occurred at Stevenson North. This case was closed by arrest. 
• At 11:40 a.m., assault occurred at Patterson Complex. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 10

• At 12:06 a.m., tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Patterson Residence Hall East. This case is closed by exception. 
• At 3:30 a.m., battery occurred at Lot M1, 530 Newman Lane. This case was closed by arrest. 
• At 10:22 p.m., disorderly conduct occurred at Neptune Residence Hall North. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 11

• At 6:30 p.m., tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Patterson Residence Hall West. This case was closed by arrest. 
• At 7:49 p.m., tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is closed by exception. 
• At 11:45 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Patterson Residence Hall West. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 12 

• At 9:10 p.m., criminal trespass to real property occurred at Patterson Residence Hall West. This case was closed by arrest. 

Feb. 13

• At 7:40 p.m., possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis and tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Patterson Residence Hall West. Both cases are closed by exception. 

Feb. 14

• At 7:52 a.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Neptune Residence Hall East. This case is suspended. 
• At 3:37 p.m., harassment through electronic communications occurred in DeKalb, Illinois. This case is suspended. 
• At 8:59 p.m., possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis occurred at Lot P, 455 Stadium Drive W. This case is closed by exception. 

Feb. 15 

• At 5:54 p.m., domestic battery occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is open. 

Feb. 16 

• At 1:32 p.m., stalking occurred at Neptune Residence Hall North. This case is suspended. 
• At 6:02 p.m., aggravated battery occurred at SWANS Sorority. This case was referred to a different agency. 

Feb. 17 

• At 4:17 p.m., criminal defacement of property occurred at Stevenson Complex. This case is suspended. 
• At 5:13 p.m., battery occurred at a fraternity house in DeKalb, Illinois. This case is suspended. 
• At 6:06 p.m., tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is closed by exception. 

Feb. 18 

• At 12:19 a.m., criminal trespass to real property occurred at Holmes Student Center. This case was closed by arrest. 
• At 11:11 a.m., hate crime and criminal damage to property occurred at Neptune Residence Hall East. Both cases are suspended. 

Feb. 19 

• At 5:05 a.m., two counts of in state warrant violations occurred at 395 Wirtz Drive. These cases were closed by arrest. 
• At 7:55 a.m., criminal damage to government supported property occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is suspended. 
• At 4 p.m., all other disorderly conduct occurred at Patterson Residence Hall East. This case is closed by exception. 
• At 6 p.m., stalking occurred at Neptune Residence Hall East. This case is suspended. 
• At 11:50 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case was closed by arrest. 

Feb. 20 

• At 6:41 a.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is open. 

Feb. 21

• At 6:50 a.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is open. 
• At 1:16 p.m., intimidation occurred at Patterson Residence Hall East. This case is open. 
• At 2:46 p.m., criminal damage to property occurred at Grant Complex. This case is suspended. 
• At 5:47 p.m., assault occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall North. This case is open. 

Feb. 22

• At 8 a.m., the failure to notify damage/an unattended vehicle case occurred at Lot 4, 365 Gilbert Drive. This case is open. 
• At 9:04 a.m., harassment through electronic communications occurred in West Lafayette, Indiana. This case was referred to a different agency. 
• At 10:30 a.m., the failure to notify damage/an unattended vehicle case occurred at 175 Normal Road. This case is suspended. 
• At 8:56 p.m., leaving the scene of a property damage accident occurred at 175 Normal Road. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 24 

• At 5:21 p.m., harassment through electronic communications occurred in DeKalb, Illinois. This case is open. 
• At 7:48 p.m., disorderly conduct and public indecency occurred at La Tourette Hall. Both cases are open. 

Feb. 25 

• At 2 a.m., battery occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is closed by exception. 
• At 11:30 a.m., theft over $500 occurred at Grant Residence Hall North. This case is open. 

Feb. 26 

• At 8:14 a.m., a bomb threat occurred at Barsema Hall. This case is open. 
• At 2 p.m., a bomb threat occurred at Williston Hall. This case is open. 
• At 9:47 p.m., battery occurred at Neptune Residence Hall East. This case is suspended. 

Feb. 27 

• At 5:14 p.m., the non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images occurred at Grant Compex. This case is open. 
• At 8:47 p.m., burglary occurred at Stevenson Residence Hall North. This case is open. 

Feb. 28 

• At 4:09 a.m., a leaving the scene of property damage accident case occurred at Lot X, 615 N. Annie Glidden Road. This case is suspended. 
• At 6:38 p.m., tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Patterson Residence Hall East. This case is closed by exception. 
• At 7:41 p.m., tampering with security, fire or life systems occurred at Patterson Residence Hall East. This case is suspended.