UMPD News
News and Information about the University of Maryland Police Department
UMD Text Alert for Off-Campus Armed Robbery 04/29/18
On Sunday, April 29, 2018, a UMD Text Alert was sent for an armed robbery that occurred off-campus. For more information about the text alerts, visit https://www.alert.umd.edu/alerts .
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04/30/18 Community Notice
**Community Notice**
The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus Burglary
OCCURRED: April 30, 2018/ Approximately 11:40 a.m.
LOCATION: 4600 block of Norwich Road, College Park, MD
PGPD CASE #: 18-0025762
BRIEF DETAILS:
On April 30, 208, at approximately 11:38 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 4600 block of Norwich Road for an off-campus burglary. The suspect entered a house through an unsecured window while a resident was home. The suspect stole items from an unoccupied bedroom and left the house. At no time did the resident come in contact with the suspect.
The Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation.
Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411 TIPS (8477) or text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online. Email address is: pgcrimesolvers@co.pg.md.us.
Additional information, when made available by the Prince George's County Police, may be found on our website at http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm
When available for release, additional information, including updated descriptions of suspect, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides an escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like an escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555 (off campus) / 53555 (on campus). You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort. The police escort service is available to community members at all times.
Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you leave and when you are in for the night.
If you have a home security system, set it.
Make sure your residence has good exterior lighting.
Never enter your residence if you see that a door or window has been forced. Go to the nearest safe place and contact the local police immediately.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
Prince George's County Police Department
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
UMD Alerts
04/23/18 UMD Safety Notice
INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching)
OCCURRED: April 23, 2018/ Approximately 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidewalk in front of Main Administration
UMPD CASE #: 2018-24944
BRIEF DETAILS:
On April 23, 2018 at approximately 4:57 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching). Earlier today at approximately 3:30 p.m., a female UMD student told police that a male unlawfully touched her in front of the Main Administration building. After the incident occurred, the male walked towards McKeldin Library.
The male suspect is described as an African American male, approximately 5’10”, at least 35 years old, with a beard, wearing a light colored long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and a hat. An initial video review of cameras in the area of the incident corroborated the description that was provided by the female student.
Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation.
When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling #3333 from a mobile phone or 301-405-3333.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Download the UMD Guardian app through the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. You can create a virtual safety escort or you can text a tip to UMPD.
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number 301-405-3333/ #3333 from a mobile phone/ 911
Prince George's County Police Department
911 from mobile phone / 301-352-1200 (non-emergency) / 911
UMD Police Walking Escort
Non-Emergency: 301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct
UMD Alerts
Sent by email via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff
UMPD to Participate in DEA's Drug Take Back Event this Saturday
On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 15th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to UMPD at 7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
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