Lake Forest Security reported seven separate incidents of theft during the week of April 11th. Among the items stolen were multiple cameras, a cell phone, cash and credit cards, and two laptops.
The College and Lake Forest Police Department have charged two students, one with four and and one with two incidents, respectively. Four of these reported thefts happened at the Lions March party on April 11th.
Since investigations are ongoing, the administration’s policy is to not divulge the specifics of the case. The Stentor requested information from the Office of Public Safety, but Manager of Security Jerry Cooper declined to answer any questions. However, Dean of Students Beth Tyler said that the College is taking these allegations very seriously.
“We hope that there is a resolution on the matter soon,” she said. “If any of our students are found responsible for the charges internally, or are proven guilty by an external judicial process, the College will act swiftly to sanction the student or students appropriately.”
In one incident, two male students are being charged with the allegedly stealing and using another student’s credit cards, according to a source involved in the case. (For legal reasons, this individual chose to remain anonymous.)
The sourse said that the students tried to use the credit cards in multiple locations including a vitamin store, but fled the scene when the owner asked for identification.
The source said that the police, on the basis of an incriminating letter, apprehended the suspects.
The two male students are being charged with four separate incidents of theft by the College. Possible connections to other reported thefts which happened the same night and that week are still being investigated.
The College is working to resolve the case sooner than the criminal course. If found guilty, they could face penalties as severe as expulsion.
