Counterfeit jive at the Vibe
Campus Police were called to the Vibe coffee bar regarding a counterfeit bill on Oct. 30. A Vibe employee reported that a white female allegedly attempted to use a counterfeit bill for a purchase. The employee stated the female handed over a $1 bill that had been altered to look like a $10 bill. Police determined that both ends of the bill were cut off and the ends of a $10 bill were taped on. The female later contacted Campus Police, stating that she found the bill in the laundry. Campus Police contacted the U.S. Secret Service and turned over the investigation to them.
No pay for the Chick-Fil-A
A Food Court staff member contacted an officer on patrol to report a theft on Oct. 31. The employee stated that she witnessed a suspect conceal two Chick-Fil-A sandwiches in his front pocket. The officer located the suspect and stopped him for questioning. The suspect stated he had taken some items from Chick-Fil-A and handed them over to the officer. The suspect was then placed under arrest and escorted to the police department.
Gas passed in the Science building
Campus Police were dispatched to the Science building upon a report of an odor of gas on Nov. 7. Upon arriving, the officer was told the gas odor originated in SCI 213. The officer discovered the odor was leaking from one of the gas valves located at a work station. A Housekeeping worker secured the handle, causing the odor to stop.
Compiled by Jon Parton, jparton@jccc.edu