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Purdue police investigate laptop computer thefts

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Purdue police investigate laptop computer thefts


WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University police are investigating the theft of seven laptops from a Stewart Center computer store during the weekend.

The computers were taken from the Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) Offline Shopping Center in Stewart Center. The center is a vendor showcase where customers can examine the latest computer equipment.

The computers were taken from the Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) Offline Shopping Center in Stewart Center. The center is a vendor showcase where customers can examine the latest computer equipment.

The computers were taken from the Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) Offline Shopping Center in Stewart Center, Room G65, sometime after 6:00p Saturday (July 18) and before 10:30a Sunday (July 19), said Purdue police Lt. Fred Davis. The center is a vendor showcase where customers can examine the latest computer equipment.

One of the door’s glass window panes was pried loose, and a note saying “sorry” was left on the wall.

The stolen laptops include a black Dell Latitude D 430 laptop, a red Dell XPS M1330 laptop, a white MacBook laptop, a black Apple MacBook Pro laptop, black Dell Latitude 6500 laptop, a black Dell Latitude 6400 and a silver MacBook Air laptop. The missing computers are valued at $9,965.

Anyone with information can contact the Purdue Police Department at (765) 494-8221 or the anonymous tip line at (765) 496-3784.

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Police release sketches of suspects in attempted computer theft at Meredith Hall


WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University police have released composite images of two suspects being sought in connection with the attempted theft of two laptop computers from a room in Meredith Residence Hall on Friday (April 11).

Suspect A Composite Sketch of Suspect B

According to police, a student walked into her room on the second floor shortly before 3 p.m. to find two men there. One of them was carrying a dark-colored duffle bag, Purdue police Lt. Fred Davis said. She confronted the men and pulled the two laptops from the bag.

The men immediately ran from the room and were seen leaving Meredith Hall on foot, Davis said.

Both men were described as being college-aged. One was about 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall, with shoulder-length braided hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, baggy jeans and was carrying the duffle bag. The other man was described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a heavy build. He was dressed in all black and was wearing a black baseball cap.

“It’s important for residents to remember to lock their rooms when they are leaving – no matter for how long,” Davis said. “A locked door protects your personal property and provides the added security of knowing that you will be returning to a room that doesn’t have unwanted visitors inside.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Purdue Police Department at (765) 494-8221 or call the department’s anonymous tip line at (765) 496-3784.

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