RUPD Police Blotter
The following items were reported to the Rice University Police Department for the period Sept. 13-19.
Will Rice College - Sept. 13 Theft- Bicycle. Bike found in pawn shop, arrest warrant filed on non- Rice subject.
Duncan College - Sept. 15 Theft- Bicycle. Non-Rice subject arrested.
Campanile Road - Sept. 14 Non-Rice driver charged with DUI
N/A - Sept. 14 University property found in eBay auction. Property recovered.
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