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KLC burglarized, station off air
by Jeremy Brown
Sometime between last Friday night and just before four p.m. Saturday, someone entered the KLC radio studio and stole the station’s 200-disc CD changer and two turntables and apparently damaged the station’s 18-disc changer. Before the burglary, the 200-disc changer was broken and in disuse, but steps were being taken to repair it.
KLC General Manager Zachary Taschdjian said the stolen equipment was worth $2500 and that it “comprised the entire body of our broadcast ability.” The station has not been broadcasting since the theft and doesn’t plan to resume shows until at least next week.
“Whoever stole this didn’t just steal from the station, they stole from the whole LC community,” Taschdjian said. The equipment was paid for by the ASLC budget, which comes from student fees.
“It’s very unfortunate someone would take advantage of the whole student body,” Dean of Students Michael Ford said.
Taschdjian and Ford both characterized the theft as a “crime of opportunity” because only a few select items were taken and there was no evidence of breaking and entering.
KLC Music Director Murray Cizon said he doubts a DJ burglarized the station because the entire station staff knew the 200-disc CD changer was broken and it would have been a waste of their time to take it. “But I am of the opinion a student did this,” he said. “It was someone who was somewhat familiar with the equipment.”
In order to recoup funds necessary to replace the equipment, KLC is relying on Adviser Stuart Kaplan’s help and creative fundraising. Elektra Records already donated promotional materials to KLC, including an autographed Bjork CD. Cizon said the station plans to raffle or sell the CDs for money.
According to Campus Safety Director Bill Curtin, it is difficult to investigate a crime of this nature. “Unless we get information from somebody, there’s an investigation but it’s too wide open,” he said. “These people are probably going to get away with this.”
Taschdjian urged anyone with information about the theft to contact Campus Safety.
KLC is now working with Campus Safety, particularly with Officer Charles Knapp, on security issues to prevent future thefts. “There will be a lot of changes at KLC,” Taschdjian said. “We’re going to be a lot more stringent.” The station is already rekeying its doors and monitoring its key inventory.
Curtin urged all student groups to avoid a casual attitude toward security in light of the KLC theft. “That’s the lesson to be learned here,” he said.