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UMD Text Alerts for 01/18/19 Burglary
On Saturday, January 19, 2018, UMD text alerts were sent for a burglary that occurred on campus. Below is the information that was sent to our campus community via text message and the press release that was issued on January 22, 2019.
UMD ALERT: Burglary
On January 18, 2018, at approximately 11:38 p.m., a burglary was reported at Fraternity Row #1. A resident heard a noise and went to a bathroom and found a white male with a beard attempting to enter through a window. The resident yelled and the suspect left the house. The suspect was seen with another male running towards a red PT Cruiser. Both males got into the vehicle and were observed leaving north on Baltimore Avenue towards Campus Drive. The vehicle's right side brake light is out.
UMD ALERT: All Clear - Burglary
Officers located the vehicle involved and took the suspect into custody. When available for release, additional information pertaining to this incident can be found at www.umpdnews.umd.edu.
UMD Advisory: UMD Closed
The University of Maryland, College Park will be closed, Monday, January 14, 2019, due to inclement weather.
UMD Safety Notice 12/17/18
INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (unlawful touching)
OCCURRED: December 17, 2018/ Approximately 12:09 p.m.
LOCATION: In front of 6 Fraternity Row
UMPD CASE #: 2018-72444
BRIEF DETAILS:
On December 17, 2018, at approximately 12:09 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching) that occurred in front of 6 Fraternity Row. A female UMD student reported to police that she was walking back to her residence when a male approached her near the Chapel and began to walk with her. During the walk, the male touched the woman inappropriately in a sexual manner. The student left the area and called police.
The student described the suspect as a male with an athletic build with a beard who was wearing a gray sweater with holes.
Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the male. A video review of the cameras in the area is underway.
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. 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 .
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
Campus Advocates Respond and Educate to Stop Violence (CARE)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care
Health Center
301-314-8180
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
UMD Alerts
Sent by email via UMD Alerts to UMD Students/Faculty/Staff
Statement on Hoax Emails
Earlier today UMPD was notified by UMD Division of IT that departments across campus received bomb threat emails. We are aware that these emails are hoaxes. These emails are the same that have been sent all over the country today to schools and cities. An investigation into these emails is underway. We encourage anyone if they see suspicious activity to report it to police immediately.
To read FBI's statement regarding these emails, please click here.
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Indecent Exposure Case - New Photos
Above are clearer photos of the suspect from last night's indecent exposure case.
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