Burglary – LXR

Posted in Announcement

Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
 
Please be advised that on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at approximately 6:00 p.m. a student reported to the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that between Saturday, April 30, 2016 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, 2016 3:30 p.m. an unidentified subject(s) entered their secured residence hall rooms in LXR and stole a laptop computer and two chargers. There were no signs of forced entry.
 
The Department of Public Safety 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: May 1, 2016
 
Time: 3:30 p.m.
 
Location: On Campus
 
Address:  LXR
 
Incident type: Burglary
 
Respondents: Georgetown University Police Department / Metropolitan Police Department
 
Victim(s):
 
Victim(s) status:
 
Witness description of suspect(s): African American, tall, around 50 years, slim face, wearing a black hoodie with the hood up.Note: This description matches the description of a Person of Interest in several other incidents that have occurred within LXR. 

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.

 
The Georgetown University Police Department makes broadcast notifications when crimes posing a threat to the campus community are reported to GUPD or (MPD), in a manner consistent with the Campus Security Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to GUPD and/or MPD.