Police Blotter

Short Snooze Feb. 13 — Public Safety Sgt. Rich Zitzka said police removed a sleeping transient from the music building. He left without incident and he was not cited.

Swiped Smokes Feb. 14 — A suspicious person was re- ported at the parking garage outside the Mansfield Library after he asked a woman for a smoke, then took the whole pack. She went to Public Safety the next day and reported the incident.

Illicit Equipment Feb. 14 — Police were notified when a bag of drug paraphernalia and white powder was found in the Cascade Country Store. "Someone must have had it in their pocket and it just fell out," Zitzka said.

Stubborn Skulker Feb. 16 — Officers were called to re- move a man from the University Villages after a resident requested he leave. When officers showed up, they found out the man had a warrant for his arrest through the Montana Highway Patrol. He was arrested and taken to the Missoula County Detention Center.

Rec. Center Raider Feb. 17 — A wallet was stolen out of the men's locker room in the UM Fitness and Recreation Center. "So far there are no suspects," Zitzka said.

Minor Mayhem Feb. 19 — Two high school students ran from a bike patrol officer after the officer saw them taking beer out of their car outside the University Center before a high school dance in the UC ballroom. Both of the juveniles were cited with obstruction of justice and minor in possession of alcohol, Zitzka said. The student who stayed initially lied about his name, but then he cooperated and received a warning.