Description

Public Safety Alert: Burglary in Reiss Science Building

On Tuesday, March 2, 2011, at approximately 8:57 a.m., a staff member discovered that his office in the Reiss Science Building had been burglarized. Entry had been made through an unlocked window. A footprint was found on a chair next to the window, and the entrance door was found unsecured. Nothing of value appeared to have been taken. DPS is investigating the matter.
The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Incident

Date: March 02, 2011

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Campus

Address: Reiss Science Building

Incident type: Burglary

Respondents: Public Safety

Incident summary: On Tuesday, March 2, 2011, at approximately 8:57 a.m. a staff member discovered that his office in the Reiss Science Building had been burglarized. Entry had been made through an unlocked window.

On Tuesday, March 2, 2011, at approximately 8:57 a.m., a staff member discovered that his office in the Reiss Science Building had been burglarized. Entry had been made through an unlocked window. A footprint was found on a chair next to the window, and the entrance door was found unsecured. Nothing of value appeared to have been taken. DPS is investigating the matter.

Victim(s):There were no injuries incurred from the incident.

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):There are no known suspects.

Safety Reminder

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind all students to practice the following security measures:

On campus students should call DPS at 202-687-4343 regarding any safety concerns.

Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and DPS at 687-HELP.

Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are in residence, and not opening the door to strangers.

Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify DPS at 202-687-4343.

Students may utilize the services of THE SHUTTLE or DPS SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784-RIDE for DPS SAFERIDES escorts.