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Pass: Police clear up rumored threat, Fail: Elburn shuttle should run earlier

By Sabreena Saleem | September 28, 2015

PassPolice informed students that a social media post suspected of being a threat had no connection to NIU. “Y’all thought it was a joke last Friday,” a screenshot of the message read. “This time I’m not worried about the police.” The post...

Call boxes working after electrical issue

By Northern Star staff | September 28, 2015

The emergency call boxes are functional after an electrical issue disabled the system Friday.Emergency call boxes are blue-lit boxes located throughout campus that students can use to contact the NIU police to request help, report a crime or request an...

Police Report: Sept. 23

By Northern Star staff | September 28, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Wednesday1. At noon Sept. 19,...

Person of interest found in robbery

By Northern Star staff | September 24, 2015

DeKalb Police have one person of interest after a robbery was reported at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Greenbrier and Russel roads, said DeKalb Police Sgt. Mark Tehan.A male victim reported he was walking on the sidewalk when he was forced...

Police Report: Sept. 18-22

By Northern Star staff | September 24, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Friday1. At 2 a.m. Aug. 22,...

Police Report: Sept. 16-17

By Northern Star staff | September 21, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Wednesday1. At 4:30 p.m. Sept....

Police Report: Sept. 12-15

By Northern Star staff | September 17, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Friday• At 12:15 a.m., possession...

Police Report: Sept. 9-10

By Northern Star staff | September 14, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Wednesday1. At 12:02 a.m.,...

Police: Attempt at sexual assault reported to NIU

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

An attempted sexual assault was reported to have occurred off campus at 2 a.m. Saturday on the 1000 block of W. Lincoln Highway, according to an NIU Safety Bulletin.The victim, who is not a student at NIU, described the suspect as a 5-foot-5-inch black...

Police Report: Sept. 3-8

By Northern Star staff | September 10, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Sept. 31. At 2:28 p.m. Aug....

Robbery attempt made near Gabel and Graham halls

By Northern Star staff | September 8, 2015

An attempted robbery was reported to have occurred around 8:20 p.m. Monday in the 900 block of Stadium Drive, near Graham and Gabel halls, according to an NIU safety bulletin.The victim said she was preparing to cross the street when a male suspect grabbed...

Police Report: Sept. 1-2

By Northern Star staff | September 8, 2015

The following was taken directly from the NIU Police Department. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law. The NIU Police Department provides police reports online at niu.edu/publicsafety/.Sept. 11. At 7:13 p.m. Aug....