Weekly news blotter: March 16

Illustration by Uduak Ita I The Signal

March 6
Gilmer Street
I hope your password isn’t ‘password’
A Georgia State student filed a report when they found their car had been broken into through the driver’s front side window. Their Macbook Pro laptop was stolen. The case has been handed over to the Investigations Division.

Illustration by Uduak Ita I The Signal
Illustration by Uduak Ita I The Signal

March 7
Courtland Street
To be fair, one-way streets are very confusing
A Georgia State officer pulled over an individual who was driving the wrong direction on a one-way street. Once pulled over, the officer noted that the driver had watery, red eyes and was disoriented with slurred speech. The driver admitted to drinking and driving and was transported to Fulton County Jail with DUI charges.

March 9
Classroom South
Stalking 101: Stay hidden
A student reported a suspicious male that followed her from the Dunwoody MARTA station all the way to Classroom South and waited outside her classroom. Georgia State officers responded and escorted the male off campus.

March 9
Langdale Hall
You could just ask for his number
A Georgia State faculty member had his phone stolen when an unknown male entered a bathroom while it was being cleaned. The faculty member attempted to take a picture of the intruder to send to his supervisor, when the male snatched his phone and ran away. The case has been handed over to the Investigations Division.

March 10
E Parking Lot
Justice!
Georgia State officers arrested a suspect from a student-filed report for theft on Feb. 22. The individual was interviewed and has been transported to Fulton County Jail.

March 10
Peachtree Center Avenue
Remember, aim for the eyes, the throat and the crotch
A Georgia State student was pushed into a wall by an unknown caucasian male who attempted to steal her bag. The thief managed to take the student’s phone away from her and was pursued on foot by officers. However, he managed to get away. The case and descriptions of the offender have been turned over to the Investigations Division.