UMD Safety Notice 11/07/2023

Lieutenant R. Hoaas November 07, 2023

INCIDENT: Burglary

OCCURRED: November 6, 2023 (Monday)/ Approximately 8 p.m.

LOCATION: Easton Hall, College Park, Maryland 20742

UMPD CASE #: 2023-101774

BRIEF DETAILS:

On November 6, 2023, at approximately 8:18 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to Easton Hall for a burglary that occurred at approximately 8 p.m., on November 6, 2023.

A resident reported to police that she returned back to her room and found an unknown man inside. She then questioned the man and he left. The resident notice property of hers was missing. The room was left unlocked.

The suspect is described as a white male with dirty blonde hair, approximately 5’ 8” tall, wearing a navy-blue jacket and jeans.

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect, are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email https://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/submit_tip.cfm

When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/

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.

Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you leave your residence and when you are in for the night.

If your residence has a home security system, make sure to set it.

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

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