10/5/15 3:26 p.m.
Crimes – Vandalism
Location: School Of Law Student Lot
Summary: A student reported returning to their vehicle and discovering that their windshield had been damaged.
10/6/15 12:55 a.m.
Fire/Hazards – Gas Leak, Outside
Location: Richard Rockwell Towers
Summary: Report of an odor of natural gas outside of a building. A Public Safety officer responded and determined the cause was the gas was left on for an outdoor grill; the control knob was immediately turned to the off position.
10/9/15 10:07 a.m.
Incidents – Heat And Smoke Alarms
Location: Thornton Administration Center
Summary: A university employee reported an odor of something burning in an office area; there was no smoke or fire. No response was required from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Public Safety officers and Facilities Services responded and determined that the odor was related to work being performed on an air conditioning unit next to an air intake.
10/9/15 6:22 p.m.
Information – Information Only
Location: Malibu Campus
Summary: Public Safety dispatch received a call from a person asking if there had been a report of a possible active shooter on campus. The person stated they had received a text message asking if they were okay. Public Safety officers made contact with the original reporting party on the text message and determined that the report was a result of mistaking Pepperdine University with a social media report of an incident that occurred at a Southern California elementary school named Pepper Tree.
10/14/15 3:14 p.m.
Traffic Related – Traffic Accident, Non–Injury
Location: Off Campus Location – John Tyler Drive & PCH
Summary: A parent of a student driving a vehicle collided with another vehicle while attempting to make a left turn at an intersection. Moderate damage was reported.
10/15/15 8:11 p.m.
Incidents – Suspicious Person
Location: Thornton Administration Center
Summary: A Public Safety officer responded to a report of a suspicious person. The officer made contact with the individual and verified that they are a university vendor.
10/18/15 12:10 a.m.
Incidents – Welfare Check
Location: Baxter Drive
Summary: A concerned staff member reported that there was a person asleep in their vehicle and requested a welfare check. Public Safety officers made contact with the occupant and verified they were a resident student who fell asleep in their parked vehicle.
10/18/15 1:42 a.m.
Incidents – Suspicious Person
Location: Rho Parking Lot
Summary: An unauthorized person was warned for trespassing on private property and escorted off campus.
10/19/15 11:31 p.m.
Incidents – Disturbance – Loud Noise
Location: Baxter Drive
Summary: Public Safety officers responded to a loud noise complaint at the Baxter Drive jacuzzi. Resident students were informed that the jacuzzi is only to be used by university private residents and their invited guest.
10/20/15 8:26 a.m.
Traffic Related – Traffic Accident, Non–Injury
Location: School of Law
Summary: University vehicle vs. fixed object traffic collision. A staff member accidentally struck a safety railing. Minor damage was reported.
10/20/15 11:24 a.m.
Traffic Related – Hit And Run, Non–Injury Accident
Location: Seaver Drive
Summary: A Public Safety student officer observed a vehicle collide with an unattended parked car and flee the scene without leaving their contact information. Minor damage was reported.
10/20/15 6 p.m.
Incidents – Suspicious Circumstances
Location: Tyler Campus Center
Summary: A student reported discovering their campus mailbox had been illegally opened and the contents of a greeting card was stolen.
10/20/15 10:31 p.m.
Incidents – Disturbance – Loud Noise
Location: Richard Rockwell Towers
Summary: Public Safety officers responded to a loud noise complaint outside of a dorm. The resident students in the area were informed about the authorized hours for the outside basketball court.
10/22/15 11:12 a.m.
Crimes – Drug Related – Possession Of Marijuana
Location: Malibu Campus
Summary: A purse was turned into Public Safety that was left on a shuttle that contained illegal narcotics.
10/23/15 12:59 p.m.
Incidents – Heat And Smoke Alarms
Location: Thorton Administration Center
Summary: A University employee reported a burning odor; there was no smoke or fire. Public Safety officers and the Department of Facilities Services responded but the odor had dissipated prior to their arrival. Additional checks throughout the day did not reveal any potential causes.
