[ Golden Gater Online - February 20, 1997 ]
Police search for bomb: A man and a woman were seen carrying what was thought to be a bomb Friday. Officers scrambled to find the couple or the device for most of the afternoon. The first of four reports came in the morning, with the others following throughout the day. When officers caught up to the suspects in the afternoon, they found the bomb was mostly made of wood, clay and putty. The students said it was a class project. Police confiscated the project.
Stolen car: A 1980 blue Datsun 2100 SX was reported stolen Feb. 12. The man left his car at 1 p.m. and when he returned at 5:30 p.m., it was gone. The car was parked north of Higuera Avenue on Vidal Drive. Police have no suspects.
Car problems: A woman called police Feb. 12 when she
noticed a scratch on the driver's door of her 1988
Camaro that was parked in Lot 20. Officers responded
and advised the woman that the box holding a fire hose
opened and scratched her car. Police are investigating
potential safety problems.
The same day, another man reported a hit and run. The
1993 Pontiac Grand Am was hit while it was parked between
8 a.m. and 8:10 p.m. in Lot 19.
On Feb. 13, a woman reported a slashed left front tire
when she returned to her car at 9:50 p.m. She changed
the tire before officers arrived. There are no suspects.
He doesn't work for us: A person reported a man soliciting money between 4 and 5 p.m. near 19th and Holloway avenues Feb. 13. The man claimed to work for Hands On, but employees said he did not. Officers searched the area and did not find the man.
Turn that thing off: Police helped a man open the door Friday so he could turn off an alarm clock in Mary Park Hall. A resident reported the noise and indicated that the apartment's occupant was not home. Police obtained the master key from Housing and let the reporting resident in to turn the clock off. Officers did not enter the apartment, but secured the door when they left.
Feeling faint: After collapsing in the lobby of Mary Park Hall Feb. 15, a student had something to eat and subsequently felt fine. Officers responded after a person called requesting medical assistance for her friend.
Getting under their skin: Reported skin reactions of employees in the Administration Building drew police attention Feb. 15. The employees complained of dust from nearby construction and said it caused skin to itch. Officers contacted the contractor to ascertain if hazardous materials were present. The contractor assured police the dust was not hazardous and was a result of a demolition.
[ Golden Gater - February 20, 1997 ]