**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: October 8, 2026 (Thursday)/ Approximately 8 p.m.
LOCATION: 4700 block of Norwich Road, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 26-0053799
BRIEF DETAILS:
On October 8, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 4700 block of Norwich Road to assist the Prince George’s County Police Department with a call about a suspicious person looking into windows.
While officers were talking to residents in the area, it was learned that a burglary occurred earlier when a resident was home. Entry was made through an unsecured door. On October 8, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m., a resident heard the front door open. The resident yelled a question towards the intruder and then she heard the door slammed shut.
Officers checked the surrounding property for the suspect which yielded negative results. The Prince George’s County Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.
Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200). If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911.
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of the suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News.
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone 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 911 or 301-405-3333.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-3687
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
ADA/504 Coordinator
301-405-2841
https://accessibility.umd.edu/
Bias Incident Support Services
301-405-0980
https://biassupport.umd.edu/
BiasSupport@umd.edu
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
https://helpcenterumd.org/
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
https://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence)
301-741-3442
https://health.umd.edu/CARE
Health Center
301-314-8180
https://health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
301-405-1142
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
https://ocrsm.umd.edu/
UMD Alerts
https://alert.umd.edu
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: October 8, 2026 (Thursday)/ Approximately 8 p.m.
LOCATION: 4700 block of Norwich Road, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 26-0053799
BRIEF DETAILS:
On October 8, 2026, at approximately 8:48 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 4700 block of Norwich Road to assist the Prince George’s County Police Department with a call about a suspicious person looking into windows.
While officers were talking to residents in the area, it was learned that a burglary occurred earlier when a resident was home. Entry was made through an unsecured door. On October 8, 2026, at approximately 8 p.m., a resident heard the front door open. The resident yelled a question towards the intruder and then she heard the door slammed shut.
Officers checked the surrounding property for the suspect which yielded negative results. The Prince George’s County Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.
Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200). If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911.
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of the suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News.
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone 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 911 or 301-405-3333.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-3687
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
ADA/504 Coordinator
301-405-2841
https://accessibility.umd.edu/
Bias Incident Support Services
301-405-0980
https://biassupport.umd.edu/
BiasSupport@umd.edu
Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
https://helpcenterumd.org/
Counseling Center
301-314-7651
https://counseling.umd.edu/
CARE Office (Free & Confidential resource for those impacted by Sexual & Relationship Violence)
301-741-3442
https://health.umd.edu/CARE
Health Center
301-314-8180
https://health.umd.edu/
Office of Civil Rights and Sexual Misconduct (OCRSM)
301-405-1142
TitleIXcoordinator@umd.edu
https://ocrsm.umd.edu/
UMD Alerts
https://alert.umd.edu