Daily Crime Log
The Daily Crime Log is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. It contains the previous 60 days of criminal and other significant incidents reported to the Cornell Police Department occurring within its patrol jurisdiction and on the university’s on-campus, non-campus, and public property, as defined by the Law.
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| Incident Type | Report Number | Reported | Occurred | Location | Narrative | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency Assistance | 25-01353 | 01/16/25 17:16 | 01/16/25 17:16 – 18:00 | Wait Avenue & Triphammer Road | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with a reported motor vehicle accident. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 25-01266 | 01/15/25 18:06 | 01/15/25 18:06 – 18:11 | Barton Hall | Cornell University Police assisted the Tompkins County Sheriffs Department with a reported fraud complaint. | Closed |
| Traffic Offense | 25-01264 | 01/15/25 17:30 | 01/15/25 17:30 – 19:23 | Dryden Road | Sinn, Ethan B., Enfield, NY was referred to Ithaca Town Court. | Arrest |
| Traffic Offense | 25-01207 | 01/15/25 01:27 | 01/15/25 01:27 – 02:06 | Hoy Road | Purdy, Kyle T., LeRoy, NY was referred to Ithaca City Court. | Arrest |
| Agency Assistance | 25-01100 | 01/13/25 17:39 | 01/06/25 19:00 – 01/07/25 07:00 | Quarry Street | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with a reported domestic complaint. | Closed |
| Aggravated Harassment | 25-01072 | 01/13/25 09:38 | 01/13/25 09:38 – 10:29 | Gannett Health Services | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member that received a harassing email from an unknown individual. | Closed |
| Larceny | 25-01015 | 01/12/25 18:31 | 01/03/25 11:00 – 16:00 | Small Animal Community Practice | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of a black Carhartt Cornell Vet School embroidered vest from an unsecured locker. Value: $150.00 | Closed |
| Fraud | 25-00983 | 01/12/25 11:27 | 10/16/24 00:00 – 01/04/25 00:00 | George Jameson Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student that is a victim of a fraudulent courier company telephone scam. Value: $128,000.00 | Closed |
| Trespass | 25-00805 | 01/10/25 08:28 | 01/10/25 08:28 – 09:32 | Merrill Family Sailing Center | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding two unauthorized boats tied to the dock. Owners of the boats were located, identified and rendered necessary advice without incident. | Closed |
| Trespass | 25-00666 | 01/08/25 10:30 | 01/08/25 06:00 – 07:00 | Performing Arts Center | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding an unknown male individual sleeping in the building. Upon officers arrival the individual had left the area in an unknown direction. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 25-00592 | 01/07/25 12:34 | 01/07/25 12:34 – 14:29 | Pleasant Grove Road | Cornell University Police assisted the Cayuga Heights Police Department with a reported criminal mischief complaint. | Closed |
| Weapon Offense | 25-00486 | 01/06/25 08:58 | 01/06/25 08:58 – 09:48 | Cascadilla Trail | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding a male individual with a possible gun protruding from their backpack. The individual was located, identified and issued a Persona-non-grata and escorted from the area. It was determined the gun in question was found to be an inoperable Crossman BB Gun that was rusted and broken in half. | Closed |
| Traffic Offense | 25-00429 | 01/05/25 13:01 | 01/05/25 13:01 – 13:28 | Pine Tree Road | Rypkema, Courtney E., Candor, NY was referred to Ithaca Town Court. | Arrest |
| Criminal Mischief | 25-00163 | 01/02/25 06:57 | 01/02/25 06:56 – 07:45 | Lincoln Hall Bus Stop Area | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding graffiti painted on the sidewalk. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-32517 | 12/30/24 17:23 | 12/30/24 17:23 – 17:27 | Barton Hall | Cornell University Police assisted the New York State Police with requested pedigree information. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-32481 | 12/30/24 09:35 | 12/27/24 16:30 – 12/30/24 08:30 | Nearing Summer House | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding the theft of two Stihl chain saws from a secured work trailer. Value: $700.00 | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-32501 | 12/30/24 09:35 | 12/27/24 16:30 – 08:30 | Nearing Summer House | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding the theft of a DeWalt tool bag with various tools from a secured work trailer. Value: $400.00 | Closed |
| Trespass | 24-32357 | 12/28/24 19:56 | 12/28/24 19:55 – 20:22 | Mary Donlon Hall Exterior | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding an individual rummaging through a Cornell owned dumpster. The individual was located, identified and issued a Persona-non-grata and escorted from the area without incident. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-32346 | 12/28/24 10:12 | 12/28/24 10:12 – 10:44 | Dryden Road | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department and the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department with setting up a perimeter to locate an individual. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-32010 | 12/24/24 21:21 | 12/24/24 21:21 – 21:26 | Barton Hall | Cornell University Police assisted the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department with requested pedigree information. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31783 | 12/21/24 19:52 | 11/23/24 19:00 – 12/03/24 08:00 | Toni Morrison Hall Bike Rack | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their secured Ninebot Kickscooter MAX G2 electric scooter. The scooter was secured with a cable lock that had been cut and left behind. Value: $800.00 | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31776 | 12/21/24 17:02 | 12/21/24 14:00 – 15:30 | Bartels Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured Carhartt jacket and two sets of keys from the Lindseth Climbing Center area. Value: $220.00 | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-31718 | 12/20/24 20:30 | 12/20/24 20:30 – 20:42 | Wait Avenue & Thurston Avenue | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with a motor vehicle accident. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31700 | 12/20/24 12:14 | 12/17/24 19:00 – 12/18/24 01:00 | Sage Hall Parking Area | Officer dispatched to take a report from an individual regarding the theft of a Macbook Pro laptop computer from their unsecured parked vehicle. Value: $2000.00 | Pending |
| Aggravated Harassment | 24-31699 | 12/20/24 12:06 | 12/20/24 12:00 – 12:03 | Vet Medical Center | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member that received a harassing telephone call from a known individual. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31630 | 12/19/24 21:04 | 12/19/24 17:00 – 20:55 | Willard Straight Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding the theft of their unsecured Nine West purse, NYS ID, Passport, Social Security Card, bankcards, cash, earrings, necklace and ear buds with case from the Women's ground floor locker room. Value: $190.00 | Pending |
| Identity Theft | 24-31611 | 12/19/24 12:49 | 12/18/24 22:00 – 12/19/24 12:25 | Rockefeller Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding their personal phone compromised and an unknown individual attempting to make various fraudulent purchases. | Pending |
| Agency Assistance | 24-31471 | 12/18/24 01:08 | 12/18/24 01:08 – 01:24 | Forest Home Drive Area | Cornell University Police assisted the Tompkins County Sheriff's Department with a reported suspicious circumstance complaint. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31427 | 12/17/24 08:31 | 12/11/24 14:30 – 12/17/24 08:31 | Upson Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding the theft of unsecured cash from their secured office. Value: $40.00 | Closed |
| Criminal Mischief, Larceny | 24-31420 | 12/17/24 07:14 | 12/17/24 04:27 – 04:30 | The Cornell Store West Entrance Vestibule | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding damage to a CFCU ATM machine and the theft of cash. Value: $17,000.00 | Pending |
| Trespass | 24-31419 | 12/17/24 07:04 | 12/17/24 07:03 – 07:36 | Baker Lab | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding an individual sleeping in room G29A. The individual was located and determined to be a Cornell student. The student was rendered necessary advice and left the area without incident. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31418 | 12/17/24 06:58 | 12/05/24 14:40 – 14:45 | MVR Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured Apple Air Pods Gen 2. Value: $200.00 | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31370 | 12/16/24 16:57 | 09/19/24 16:30 – 12/15/24 16:00 | George Jameson Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their secured LIV mountain bicycle from the bike storage room. Value: $235.00 | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31362 | 12/16/24 14:36 | 12/16/24 14:15 – 14:36 | Lyon Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured Northface backpack and tote bag from the first floor lobby. All property was recovered intact. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-31305 | 12/16/24 00:32 | 12/16/24 00:32 – 00:36 | Stewart Avenue & Edgemoor Lane | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with a reported motor vehicle accident complaint. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-31790 | 12/14/24 23:00 | 12/14/24 23:00 – 23:22 | Pleasant Grove & Jessup Road | Cornell University Police assisted the Auburn Police Department with an active warrant. | Closed |
| Traffic Offense | 24-31225 | 12/14/24 21:37 | 12/14/24 21:37 – 23:25 | Pleasant Grove & Jessup Road | Cox, Michael D., Lansing, NY was referred to Ithaca Town Court. | Arrest |
| Fraud | 24-31221 | 12/14/24 19:29 | 12/14/24 19:29 – 20:02 | Cascadilla Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student that is a victim of an online fraudulent concert ticket sale. Value: $450.00 | Pending |
| Violation Campus Code | 24-31123 | 12/13/24 13:55 | 12/13/24 13:55 – 14:15 | Martin Y Tang Welcome Center Exterior | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding approximately 5 unknown individuals filming with an unauthorized drone in the area. The area was searched with negative results. | Closed |
| Criminal Mischief | 24-31116 | 12/13/24 11:13 | 10/01/24 00:01 – 12/13/24 11:13 | Toni Morrison Hall Dining | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding damage to the passenger side mirror on a Cornell owned parked vehicle. | Pending |
| Agency Assistance | 24-31048 | 12/12/24 22:55 | 12/12/24 22:58 – 23:45 | 508 Thurston Avenue | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with a reported harassment complaint. | Closed |
| Violation Campus Code | 24-31025 | 12/12/24 18:02 | 12/12/24 18:00 – 18:40 | Toni Morrison Hall Loading Dock | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding an individual smoking marihuana near the loading dock area. The area was canvased with negative results. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-31016 | 12/12/24 14:41 | 12/12/24 14:40 – 15:22 | Unknown TCAT Bus Location | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with reported found property. | Closed |
| Aggravated Harassment | 24-31014 | 12/12/24 14:00 | 12/12/24 13:30 – 14:29 | Schuyler House | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student that received harassing text messages from an unknown individual. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-31012 | 12/12/24 13:25 | 12/12/24 13:00 – 13:25 | Barton Hall | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with a reported Aggravated Harassment complaint. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-31011 | 12/12/24 13:15 | 12/12/24 11:00 – 12:00 | 142 Program House Drive | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured Apple 9th Generation iPad. Value: $200.00 The iPad was later recovered intact. | Closed |
| Trespass | 24-30951 | 12/12/24 00:28 | 12/12/24 00:27 – 00:46 | Sheldon Court | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding an unknown suspicious male individual in the lobby area. Upon Officers arrival the individual had left the area in an unknown direction. | Closed |
| Trespass | 24-30899 | 12/11/24 10:34 | 12/11/24 10:34 – 12:20 | Statler Hall | Amoah, Kena N., Ithaca, NY was referred to Ithaca City Court. | Arrest |
| Agency Assistance | 24-30896 | 12/11/24 09:50 | 12/11/24 09:50 – 09:56 | Ithaca Police Department | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with reported found property. | Closed |
| Aggravated Harassment | 24-30897 | 12/11/24 09:49 | 12/11/24 09:49 – 12:49 | Baker South | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student that received a harassing email from an unknown individual. | Closed |
| Alcohol Offense | 24-30865 | 12/11/24 01:29 | 12/11/24 01:29 – 03:06 | LR#7 | An individual has been referred to the Office of Student Conduct. | Arrest |
| Alcohol Offense, Forgery | 24-30848 | 12/11/24 00:20 | 12/11/24 00:28 – 00:38 | Eddy Gate | An individual has been referred to the Office of Student Conduct. | Arrest |
| Larceny | 24-30822 | 12/10/24 16:09 | 12/10/24 14:40 – 14:55 | Sage Hall Bus Stop Area | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured Cornell water bottle. Value: $40.00 | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-30809 | 12/10/24 12:00 | 12/05/24 12:00 – 12/10/24 08:00 | Frank H.T. Rhodes Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from an individual regarding the theft of four 20V DeWalt rechargeable batteries from their unsecured tool box. Value: $400.00 | Closed |
| Burglary | 24-30810 | 12/10/24 11:43 | 12/09/24 16:45 – 12/10/24 06:45 | Plant Science Construction Site | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding the theft of miscellaneous hand tools, drill bits, ladder, tool pouches, battery chargers and other various construction tools from within the construction site. | Pending |
| Alcohol Offense | 24-30752 | 12/10/24 00:56 | 12/10/24 00:56 – 01:30 | McClintock Hall | An individual has been referred to the Office of Student Conduct. | Arrest |
| Unlawful Posting Advertisement | 24-30736 | 12/09/24 17:02 | 12/09/24 17:02 – 17:03 | Statler Hotel | Officer dispatched to take a report regrading an unauthorized poster located within the hotel. The poster was removed from the area. | Pending |
| Disorderly Conduct | 24-30683 | 12/09/24 09:17 | 09/18/24 12:48 – 14:30 | Statler Hotel | Report generated by request of the Ithaca City Court in reference to previous report numbers 24-24212 & 24-23441. | Pending |
| Larceny | 24-30603 | 12/08/24 12:04 | 12/07/24 02:30 – 12:00 | Founders Hall Bike Rack | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their secured Apollo scooter. The scooter was secured with a lock that had been cut and left behind. Value: $700.00 | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-30545 | 12/07/24 16:17 | 12/07/24 16:17 – 16:27 | Cornell Avenue | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with a reported property damage complaint. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-30539 | 12/07/24 14:18 | 12/07/24 14:18 – 14:51 | Cascadilla Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured CUID and room key from the second floor lounge. Value: $51.00 | Closed |
| Falsely Reporting Incident | 24-30533 | 12/07/24 09:41 | 12/07/24 09:41 – 10:22 | Bauer Hall | An individual eligible for youthful offender status has been referred to Ithaca City Court. | Arrest |
| Criminal Mischief | 24-30482 | 12/06/24 15:28 | 12/06/24 07:00 – 08:00 | B-Lot Parking Area | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding the rear window shattered on their parked vehicle. It was determined the damage was due to the drop in temperature. | Unfounded |
| Larceny | 24-30462 | 12/06/24 10:31 | 12/05/24 11:20 – 12:00 | Hollister Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured Apple MacBook Air laptop. Value: $1000.00 The computer was later recovered intact. | Closed |
| Fraud | 24-30447 | 12/06/24 08:33 | 12/06/24 08:00 – 08:02 | 395 Pine Tree Road | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member that received a phishing email requesting Bitcoin currency. No currency was transferred. | Closed |
| Alcohol Offense, Fraud | 24-30411 | 12/06/24 00:42 | 12/06/24 00:42 – 01:08 | Clara Dickson Hall | An individual has been referred to the Office of Student Conduct. | Arrest |
| Unlawful Posting Advertisement | 24-30410 | 12/06/24 00:09 | 12/06/24 00:09 – 00:50 | Goldwin Smith Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report regarding unauthorized posters placed in the men's bathrooms and bulletin boards throughout the inside of the building. The posters were removed from the area. | Closed |
| Alcohol Offense | 24-30403 | 12/05/24 23:45 | 12/05/24 23:44 – 12/06/24 00:52 | 109 McGraw Place | An individual has been referred to the Office of Student Conduct. | Arrest |
| Larceny | 24-30377 | 12/05/24 16:23 | 12/05/24 13:00 – 17:29 | Statler Hotel Terrace Restaurant | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured Apple iPad. The iPad was later recovered intact. Value: $500.00 | Unfounded |
| Agency Assistance | 24-30374 | 12/05/24 14:05 | 12/05/24 14:05 – 14:12 | 109 McGraw Place | Cornell University Police assisted the Monroe County Sheriff's Department with reported found property. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-30365 | 12/05/24 12:53 | 11/29/24 14:00 – 12/03/24 13:00 | Alice H Cook House | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of an unsecured Amazon delivered package. Value: $777.00 | Closed |
| Trespass | 24-30314 | 12/05/24 01:24 | 12/05/24 01:24 – 01:48 | Cascadilla Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding unknown individuals possibly trespassing in the building. The individuals were located, identified and verified to be Cornell Students. | Unfounded |
| Harassment | 24-30160 | 12/03/24 10:45 | 12/03/24 10:05 – 10:15 | Feeney Way & Tower Road Crosswalk | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student that was verbally harassed by an unknown male driving a moving vehicle. | Unfounded |
| Agency Assistance | 24-30056 | 12/02/24 05:28 | 12/02/24 05:28 – 05:46 | Rockefeller Hall | Cornell University Police assisted the New York State Police with a reported traffic complaint. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-29966 | 11/30/24 20:41 | 11/30/24 17:30 – 20:00 | Program House Drive | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their unsecured backpack with laptop. Value: $2100.00 | Closed |
| Burglary | 24-29959 | 11/30/24 17:55 | 11/30/24 17:17 – 17:37 | Appel Commons | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding the theft of food. Value: $15.00 | Pending |
| Aggravated Harassment | 24-29642 | 11/27/24 10:27 | 11/27/24 10:27 – 11:48 | Barton Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding harassing social media post. | Closed |
| Larceny | 24-29488 | 11/25/24 21:31 | 11/25/24 19:00 – 20:31 | RPCC | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the theft of their laptop computer. The computer was recovered intact.Value: $1,200.00 | Closed |
| Trespass | 24-29482 | 11/25/24 19:55 | 11/14/24 00:00 – 03:00 | Clara Dickson Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding an unknown male individual in their room while they were sleeping. | Pending |
| Criminal Mischief | 24-29368 | 11/24/24 08:25 | 11/23/24 10:00 – 11/24/24 08:25 | Bard Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding the front tire of their parked vehicle possibly being slashed. The student later reported she was advised while getting the tire repaired, the tire exploded due to striking the curb. | Closed |
| Criminal Mischief | 24-29345 | 11/24/24 02:26 | 11/24/24 02:26 – 02:45 | Ujamaa | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding six individuals possibly spray painting the side of Mary Donlon Hall. Upon investigation, it was revealed that members of a sorority were painting a rock outside of Ujamaa as part of a yearly tradition and had proper permission. | Unfounded |
| Trespass | 24-29332 | 11/24/24 00:04 | 11/24/24 00:03 – 00:07 | Duffield Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding a possible unknown male individual trespassing in the building. The unknown individual was gone upon the officer's arrival. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-29326 | 11/23/24 21:56 | 11/23/24 21:55 – 22:36 | Dryden Rd. | Cornell University Police assisted the New York State Police with a reported traffic stop. | Closed |
| Agency Assistance | 24-29308 | 11/23/24 16:11 | 11/23/24 16:10 – 16:11 | College Ave. | Cornell University Police assisted the Ithaca Police Department with returning some found property. | Closed |
| Criminal Tampering | 24-29296 | 11/23/24 10:25 | 11/22/24 23:00 – 11/23/24 10:25 | Ginsburg Hall | Officer dispatched to take a report from a staff member regarding two fire extinguishers being removed from their holders and being placed in the third floor lounge. Prior to the officer's arrival, EH&S personnel put the fire extinguishers back into their holders. | Closed |
| Trespass | 24-29293 | 11/23/24 07:42 | 11/23/24 07:41 – 08:05 | Carl Becker House | Officer dispatched to take a report from a student regarding an unknown individual sleeping on their couch. Upon the officer's investigation, the unknown individual was identified as a CU student who was a friend of a suite occupant and was permitted to sleep on the couch. | Unfounded |
| Disposition Status Terms | |
|---|---|
| Arrest | See narrative for details. |
| Exceptional | Clearance Identity of the offender is known and there is some reason outside the police control for not arresting, charging, and prosecuting offender. |
| Pending | Complaint is still under active investigation. |
| Closed | Inactive pending further information. |
| Unfounded | Investigation reveals the complaint to be false or baseless. |