Christina VarvisCoked out in Corbett
A U of A facilities supervisor reported a parked vehicle with its lights on at 3:12 a.m. on Nov. 25, which wouldn’t be a big deal — except that the vehicle was on the Corbett Hall lawn.
University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS) arrived on scene and observed the vehicle which appeared to have slid off the road at the 112 Street and 82 Avenue. intersection. with a male asleep inside.
UAPS attended to the unconscious male, who was slumped over the driver’s seat.
Emergency Medical Services and Edmonton Police Services were then dispatched as UAPS attempted to wake the male up.
Despite loud knocking on the window, the male did not respond, but he was breathing, which mitigated circumstances, Roth said.
But the male then “snapped out of it” and awoke “all of a sudden,” UAPS Acting Inspector Marcel Roth said.
The male then tried to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. Plus, he didn’t even notice that he was in the middle of a field or that UAPS, EPS and EMS personnel had surrounded the vehicle.
EPS detained the male under the suspicion that he was driving under the influence. The man then admitted that he had consumed cocaine and sleeping pills earlier in the evening.
EPS issued 24-hour license suspension and towed away the vehicle.
Marina Marauder
UAPS received a break and enter complaint from Marina in Lister Centre staff early Nov. 16.
Three iPads, a computer router and Aramark branded clothing were stolen from the Marina. The theft is valued at approximately $2,000.
The Marina has camera surveillance, so UAPS observed on tape that a suspicious male arrived at Lister Centre at 3:45 a.m. The male then waited at the Marina’s public entrance until 4:20 a.m., when he forcibly gained entry to the Marina. The male then exited via the Marina loading dock at 5:33 a.m. with the stolen goods.
The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 20 to 30 years old with short hair wearing a black jacket with white stripes, blue jeans, black and white running shoes and a black hat. He left the area carrying a Lululemon bag and a duffel bag with the stolen property.
The following afternoon, UAPS received a call from a female Lister resident who observed the suspect trying to open doors to the Marina earlier that morning. The resident thought the activity was suspicious, but not enough to immediately contact UAPS. Had the student alerted UAPS immediately, UAPS may have been able to intervene, Roth said.
Roth advises all students to report all suspicious activity to UAPS, no matter how minor.
“If any staff or students have a gut feeling about a situation or a person they feel is acting in a susicious manner, they should just pick up the phone and call our 24/7 call centre,” Roth said.
UAPS has shared a copy of the surveillance tape with Edmonton Police Services. It is suspected that the male is not affiliated with the U of A.
Biscuit Burglar
Staff from the Second Cup in the Tory Business Atrium reported to UAPS that an unknown person had gained access to the kiosk over the weekend.
Approximately $5 in coins and six assorted cookies were stolen in the ordeal valued at $7.
Roth said regardless of the perceived size of theft or damages, suspicious activity should always be reported to UAPS. This can prevent criminal activity by detaining perpetrators, who may be susceptible to future thefts.
“It’s always worthwhile noting, and we will always respond to a call, regardless of how trivial it might seem.”
Air Enigma
A student reported that someone had let their air out of her tires on Nov. 15.
The student did recall that she parked next to a large 4×4 truck that was positioned diagonally in the parallel parking stall, taking up two stalls. When she initially parked, she said there was enough room for her to get out although “it was pretty tight.”
The student suspects that the driver of the truck she parked next to was upset with how close she parked to him, but it is currently unknown as to who caused the damage.
UAPS noted that the students’ tires were not slashed, but that the air was let out in the tires on the driver’s side. There was also a new scratch on driver’s side door.
There are no cameras in the Stadium parkade and no witnesses, so no charges of mischief could be laid.
