Crime Alert

January 27, 2012

Two vehicles parked in the East Campus Garage were broken into during the past week. The first incident occurred between 6 and 10 p.m. on Thursday, January 19. The second incident occurred between 11:13 p.m. Thursday, January 26 and 12:40 a.m., Friday, January 27. In both cases, laptops were stolen from the vehicles.

The University of Pittsburgh Police and UPMC Security at Presbyterian Hospital are reporting similar incidents. This CRIME ALERT is intended to inform our community of the incidents and encourage you to take measures to protect your property. Police patrols and parking security has been increased in the East Campus Garage area.

CMU Police is working with other police agencies to resolve these cases.

Crime Prevention and Safety Tips:

Remove all valuables from your vehicle or lock them out of view when parking.
Lock your vehicle.
Do not approach your vehicle if you spot any suspicious behavior or conditions nearby. Call Campus Police at 412-268-2323 or notify garage security immediately.
Do not leave GPS units or mounting brackets in view.
Report any suspicious incidents, persons or vehicles to Campus Police at 412-268-2323 or off-campus to Pittsburgh Police at 911.

Chief Tom Ogden
University Police

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