This week, the Texas Tech Police Department investigated multiple incidents around campus, including a string of car burglaries on Tuesday. In total, five cars were damaged, including one whose license plate was stolen. Reports also included racial motivated graffiti at Murdough Hall, where a hate symbol was carved into a student’s door.

Sunday, Oct. 26

12:53 a.m. A Tech officer arrested a student for public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a fictitious license at the Coleman Residence Hall. The student was transported to the county jail.

11:58 a.m. A Tech officer investigated harassment at the Clement Residence Hall. A student received unwanted electronic communications.

6:51 p.m. A Tech officer completed an emergency detention on a student at the Honors Residence Hall. The Student was transported to Covenant Hospital.

10:38 p.m. A Tech officer released five students, pending the filing of charges, for evading arrest or detention, on foot, at the Gordon Residence Hall. All five students and an additional three students were issued county citations for possession of drug paraphernalia. All eight students signed their citations and were released.

Monday, Oct. 27

2:09 a.m. A campus security authority reported a drug law violation that occurred in Gordon Residence Hall.

2:42 a.m. A Tech officer arrested a non-student for an outstanding county sheriff’s office warrant and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 1200 block of University Avenue. The individual was transported to the county jail.

4:06 p.m. ​​An incident of dating violence that occurred in Talkington Residence Hall was reported to Title IX.

4:23 p.m. ​​A Tech officer investigated a theft in the Z6-A parking lot. A license plate was stolen.

6:45 p.m. A Tech officer investigated a theft at the Humanities Building. An unsecured pair of earbuds was stolen.

7:55 p.m. A Tech officer investigated a traffic accident with injuries at the intersection of 4th Street and Texas Tech Parkway.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

8:14 a.m. A Tech officer arrested a non-student for assault on a public servant, criminal trespass and failure to identify at the Student Union Building. The individual was transported to the county jail.

9:35 a.m. A Tech officer investigated a theft at the Architecture building. Items were stolen from a vending machine.

10:54 a.m. A Tech officer investigated the burglary of a motor vehicle in the Z3-L parking lot. A secured vehicle was rummaged through, but nothing was stolen.

12:26 p.m. A Tech officer investigated the burglary of a motor vehicle in the Z3-K parking lot. A secured vehicle was rummaged through and a speaker was stolen.

12:26 p.m. A Tech officer investigated the burglary of a motor vehicle in the Z4-P parking lot. A secured vehicle was rummaged through, nothing was stolen.

12:43 p.m. A Tech officer investigated a theft in the Z6-A parking lot. A license plate was stolen.

2:36 p.m. A Tech officer investigated the burglary of a motor vehicle in the Flint Avenue Parking Garage. Property was stolen from a secured vehicle.

Wednesday, Oct. 29

4:01 a.m. A Tech officer arrested a student for possession of THC oil in the 1800 block of Hartford Avenue. The student was also issued county citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a fictitious license. The student signed the citations and was transported to the county jail. The vehicle was impounded.

11:35 a.m. A Tech officer investigated theft on campus. Unsecured keys and a wallet were stolen after being left on a Citibus.

2:16 p.m. A Tech officer investigated a report of striking an unattended vehicle in the C-11 parking lot.

6:35 p.m. A Tech officer investigated graffiti at the Murdough Residence Hall. Markings were carved into a door. The crime was characterized as a racially motivated hate crime and referred to the Title IX Office.

Thursday, Oct. 30

12:23 a.m. A Tech officer investigated theft at the west bicycle racks at Murdough Residence Hall. An unsecured electric scooter was stolen.

12:36 a.m. A Tech officer investigated unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual materials at the Sneed Residence Hall.

3:10 a.m. A Tech officer issued a student a county citation for possession of alcohol by a minor in the Z3-K parking lot. The student signed the citation and was released.

11:28 a.m. A Tech officer investigated a theft at the north bicycle rack at Wall Residence Hall. A secured electric scooter was stolen.

11:51 a.m. ​​A Tech officer investigated criminal mischief at the Academic Science Building. An elevator’s control panel was damaged.

6:28 p.m. ​​A Tech officer investigated harassment at the Media and Communications building. A student received alarming messages from another student.

Friday, Oct. 31

2:03 a.m. A Tech officer arrested a student for driving while intoxicated in the Z2-D parking lot. The student was transported to the county jail and the vehicle was impounded.