Theft
Laptop theft compromises Packard hospital information
The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH) announced Monday the theft of a laptop containing patient medical information, an incident that has potentially affected up to 57,000 patients. The hospital has since notified affected individuals.
Car thefts concern police
Nine car burglaries have occurred in Parking Structure 6 (PS6), located beneath Wilbur Field, since early June, including three break-ins that have occurred in the last two weeks. The method of entry has been smashing windows, and items stolen were primarily GPS devices, according to William Larson, spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Bike thefts tire students, police
Stanford police officers said they see a correlation between bike theft rates and the county unemployment rate, suggesting the economic downturn may have had a greater effect on everyday life than they once thought.