| CRIME ALERT Department of Public Safety |
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| DATE: |
May 19, 2003 |
| LOCATION: |
1300 South University |
| SUMMARY: |
Two suspects armed with a kitchen knife took victim’s wallet and backpack |
| SUSPECT: |
#1) Black male, 20 yrs., 6’5″, 170 lbs, clean shaven, red jersey, jeans and light brown boots |
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If you have any information, please contact the Ann Arbor Police Department at 994-2880 or the University of Michigan Department of Public Safety at 763-1131 |
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Deliveryman arrested
A floral deliveryman waived his preliminary exam May 6 in connection with a charge of criminal sexual conduct–fourth degree. Arthur Wesselman, 50, of Ypsilanti, has been charged with inappropriate touching of a staff person at the University Hospital April 25. Wesselman’s pre-trial is scheduled for July 1.
Small fire extinguished at University Hospital
An alert staff member extinguished a small fire in a patient’s bed at the University Hospital April 17. The patient sustained minor injuries. Property damage was confined to the bedding and mattress.
Thief thwarted in act
A staff person at 300 North Ingalls reported to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) April 3 that she found an unknown man searching through her book bag in her office. When she called for help, the man pushed her out of the way and fled. Police officers were successful in locating and arresting a man in the area who matched the description provided by the victim. Percy Carter, 48, of Ypsilanti, pleaded no contest April 30 to a 10-year felony of attempted larceny and misdemeanor non-aggravated assault. He is scheduled for sentencing June 3.
Burglars target variety of items
Four burglaries on campus in April resulted in the theft of a variety of items.
An Mcard and key were reported stolen April 6 from a room in South Quadrangle.
On April 7, staff in the Modern Languages Building reported an equipment cabinet lock had been damaged and a digital video recorder was missing. The same day, a resident of Northwood IV reported the theft of electronic equipment and accessories. Evidence indicated the thief had entered the apartment through an unsecured sliding glass door.
Staff at the Michigan Union reported April 23 the theft of an “M” flag from the rooftop flagpole. The flag was valued at $400.
Vehicle thefts continue
A 2000 Ford Mustang was reported stolen from Lot NC44 April 8. It was recovered three days later in Detroit and the air bag was missing.
On April 20, a hospital patient reported to DPS that an acquaintance had taken his or her car without permission. The vehicle later was returned and no charges will be filed.
DPS officers recovered a vehicle in the 400 block of East Jefferson Street April 22 that earlier had been reported stolen from Warren. No vehicle damage was apparent.
