Burglary – John Thompson Athletic Center

Posted in Announcement

Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
 
 
On Wednesday, January 4, 2017, a staff member reported to the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that between Tuesday, January 3, 2017, 5:00 p.m. and Wednesday, January 4, 2017, 6:00 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) gained access to an area within the John Thompson Jr. Athletic Center and stole several pieces of sporting equipment. There were no signs of forced entry within the building`.
  
The Georgetown University Police Department is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident, to contact  The Metropolitan Police Department Second District Station at 202-715-7300, or the Detectives Office at 202-730-1903, or the Command Information Center at 202-727-9099 immediately. They may also contact GUPD at (202) 687-4343.

Date: January 4, 2017

Time: 6:00 am

Location: On Campus

Address: John Thompson Athletic Center

Incident Type: Burglary

Respondents: GUPD/Metropolitan Police Dept.

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Witness description of suspect(s):

Safety Reminder

The Georgetown University Police Department reminds all students to practice the following security measures:

  1. On campus students should call GUPD at 202.687.4343 regarding any safety concerns.
  2. Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and GUPD at 687.HELP.
  3. Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are at home, and not opening the door to strangers.
  4. Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify GUPD at 202.687.4343.
  5. Students may utilize the services of THE NEIGHBORHOOD SHUTTLES or GUPD SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784.RIDE for GUPD SAFERIDES escorts.
  6. Remember to always close and lock your office / classroom door, even when gone for only a few minutes, and keep personal belongings out of plain sight.