Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers Police Department is investigating two burglaries which were reported to have occurred on the Douglass Campus.
The first incident was reported to have occurred between July 3, 2014 and July 7, 2014 inside College Hall which is located at 125 George Street on the Douglass Campus. In this incident, the victim reported that unknown individual(s) entered the building and removed items of value.
The second incident was reported to have occurred between Monday June 23, 2014 and Tuesday July 8, 2014 inside the second level of the Graduate Music House located at 7 Chapel Drive on the Douglass Campus. In this incident, the victim reported that unknown individual(s) forcibly entered the building and caused property damage.
These incidents remains under investigation and, at this time, it is unknown if they are related.
The Rutgers Police Department is actively investigating both of these incidents and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to contact the Rutgers Police Department's Detective Bureau at (732) 932-8025 or (732) 932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement; and
Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community at http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/.
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
Rutgers University Police Department
