Multiple Burglaries Kennedy Hall / Village A
Dear Members of the Georgetown University Community,
Burglary Kennedy Hall:
On Friday July 19, 2019, at approximately 9:49 a.m. a summer student reported to the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) that between Thursday, July 18, 11:00 p.m. and Friday, July 19, 8:30 a.m., an unidentified subject gained access to their secured residence in Kennedy Hall and stole jewlery and US currency. There were no signs of forced entry.
Burglary Kennedy Hall:
On Friday July 19, 2019, at approximately 9:54 a.m. a summer student reported to the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD) that between 2:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., an unidentified subject gained access to their secured residence in Kennedy Hall and stole a wallet containing US currency. There were no signs of forced entry.
Burglary Village A:
On Friday July 19, 2019, at approximately 4:33 p.m. a student reported to the Georgetown University Police Department (GUPD), and Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) that between 12:45 p.m. and 4:25 p.m., an unidentified subject gained access to their secured residence in Village A and stole a laptop computer and personal medication. There were no signs of forced entry.
The Georgetown University Police Department is requesting that anyone who has information regarding these 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: July 19, 2019
Time: 8:30 a.m./9:00 a.m. /4:25 p.m..
Location: On Campus
Address: Kennedy Hall / Kennedy Hall / Village A
Incident type: Burglary
Respondents: Georgetown University Police Department / Metropolitan Police Department
Victim(s): Was not injured
Victim(s) status:
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 GUPDSAFERIDES escorts.
6. Remember to always close and lock your residence door, even when gone for only a few minutes, and keep personal belongings out of plain sight.
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