Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Man lets evacuee stay for the night, woke up to car missing

Man lets evacuee stay for the night, woke up to car missing

Yaritza Ayon // December 12, 2018

Chico Police Call Type: ThreatsMonday 6:21 p.m., 200 Vail DriveReporting party states ex-boyfriend made a threat was going to kill her. Subject confronted reporting party as she left Kmart the night before.Call...

Lost dog found, continued elevator malfunctions and even more bike theft

Lost dog found, continued elevator malfunctions and even more bike theft

Brian Luong // October 3, 2018

University Police Call Type: Welfare Check Wednesday 8:35 a.m., Performing Arts Center A male subject was found laying on ground with bike nearby. Subject was able to care for himself and refused...

Whitney Hall is a common place for students to lock their bikes because of the number of students living in the dorms on campus.

Bike theft continues to be a problem at Chico State

Ruby Larson // April 30, 2018

Walking to class and seeing bikes tires and seats is a common occurrence for Chico State students. “(Bikes and parts are) easily disposed of,” said University Police Chief John Reid. “They’re...

Concerned neighbor places citizen's arrest at gunpoint

Concerned neighbor places citizen’s arrest at gunpoint

Josh Cozine // April 21, 2018

Chico Police Call Type: Assault with Deadly Weapon Monday, 6:30 a.m., corner of Downing and 1st ave A man threw his bike at another man and was arrested. Call type: Burglary Monday, 2:16...

Illustration by Miles Huffman Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Naked drunk woman hides in bushes

Kindra Robinson // October 4, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Oct. 1 .
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Chico Police make arrest using bait bike program

Carlos Islas // October 1, 2015
Man arrested for bike theft at Bidwell Park.
City council member Randall Stone has proposed a ghost riding ban on campus in order to prevent bicycle theft. Photo credit: Suzy Leamon

Chico city council member proposes ghost riding ban

Suzy Leamon // September 26, 2015
A Chico city council member is proposing a new ordinance to ban ghost riding in Chico in order to help reduce bike theft.
Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Hungry drunk threatens to break down doors

Kindra Robinson // September 20, 2015
The blotter is a selection of information directly cited from the Chico Police Department and University Police. Sept. 20.
Officer Dale Glander detains a man who is accused of stealing a Chico State student's bike. Officer Marc Reed moves the student's boyfriend away from the scene where a foot chase had just ended. Photo credit: Ernesto Rivera

Bare-chested man detained on Ivy Street

Ernesto Rivera // April 14, 2014
University Police detained a man after a foot chase down the 200 block of Ivy Street.

News | The Rise in Bike Theft

October 2, 2013
News | The Rise in Bike Theft

Bike thefts continue on campus

Bill Hall // October 2, 2013
At least 30 bikes have been reported so far in this academic year, according to University police.
Photo by The Orion There has been a spike in bike thefts so far this year including expensive mountain bikes.

Mountain biking: Edging theft

Nicholas Woodard // September 29, 2013
In the midst of a series of bike thefts, mountain bikers have remained confident and determined to ride.
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