Campus Police Log: April 3 to April 11

>>April 3, 2022

8:33 p.m., Hitchcock Dormitory

Amherst College Police Department (ACPD) took a report of a vandalized hand sanitizer dispenser.

8:36 p.m., Mayo-Smith House

ACPD took a report of a glass fire cabinet that was vandalized.

>>April 4, 2022

1:19 p.m., Hitchcock Dormitory

ACPD took a report of a vandalized door and wall.

>>April 5, 2022

4:56 p.m., Nicholls Biondi Hall

An Environmental Health & Safety specialist removed a container of gasoline that was found inside of a dorm. Container was removed and secured with hazardous materials.

>>April 6, 2022

10:55 a.m., Woodside Avenue

ACPD took a past report from a town resident who reported a suspicious male posing as “Amherst College Security.” Matter is under investigation.

>>April 7, 2022

9:25 a.m., Robert Frost Library

ACPD responded to a report of vandalism to an art installation.

>>April 9, 2022

10:00 a.m., Nicholls Biondi Hall

ACPD responded to a 911/2111 hang-up from the elevator emergency phone. Upon arrival, no issues were found.

11:25 p.m., Residence Hall A

ACPD took a larceny report from a student. The items were recovered the next day.

>>April 10, 2022

4:27 a.m., James Hall

An accidental 911 call came into dispatch. After speaking with the caller, there was no further assistance needed.

1:35 p.m., Campus Grounds

ACPD took a report of property damage that involved a college-owned propane lamp heater.

>>April 11, 2022

8:03 p.m., Merrill Science Center

ACPD took a report of vandalism on the exterior of the Merrill Science building.

12:32 p.m., Campus Grounds

A sergeant followed up with a student about their property possibly being stolen. Items had been returned.