A lighting fixture in Giltner Hall caught fire Sunday, said MSU police Sgt. Florene McGlothian-Taylor. A university employee reported the fixture began burning about 6:10 p.m., but the flames died down and the fire went out a few minutes later. Damage to the fixture was about $50.l A room in South Case Hall was broken into late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, McGlothian-Taylor said. Male roommates reported a window had been left open and the screen broken out. A CD player worth about $70 was taken from the room, along with $250. Damage was about $100. Police have no suspects.l At least eight DVD movies were taken from a room in North Case Hall between 4 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Sunday, McGlothian-Taylor said. One male student returned to the room about 11:30 p.m. to see the door open and clothes scattered around, but thought his roommate had left the room that way. The other roommate later discovered the movies were missing. Police are investigating.
Police briefs 10/17/01
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