This painting, created by local artist Phil Best in 1961 and given to Purdue, is believed to have been taken from Meredith Hall sometime between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University police are investigating the disappearance of a painting from a first-floor study room in Meredith Hall.

The oil painting is believed to have been removed from the residence hall sometime between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7, said Purdue police Lt. Fred Davis. The 39-by-54-inch painting, by area artist Phil Best, is in a wooden frame and depicts a town square scene with a church and buildings. Its value has yet to be determined.

The painting is signed and dated 1961 and was a gift to Purdue. It is believed to have hung in the residence hall for at least the last 20 years.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Purdue Police Department at (765) 494-8221 or its anonymous tipline at 765-496-3784. The WeTip anonymous hotline also is available at 1-800-78CRIME (1-800-782-7463).

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).

 

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.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University police are investigating the attempted theft of two laptop computers from a room in Meredith Residence Hall on Friday (April 11).

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 Capt. John Cox 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, Cox said.

The student told police both men are black. One was described as about 6 feet 2 inches tall, with shoulder-length braided hair. He was wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans and carrying the duffle bag. The other was described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a heavy build. He was wearing a plain, black T-shirt and blue jeans.

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.