Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department is investigating a burglary to The Les Turchin Chabad House which is located at 170 College Avenue, New Brunswick. This incident was reported to have occurred on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at approximately 2:58 AM.
In this incident, the subject reportedly entered the building by forcing open an entry door. After gaining entry, the perpetrator vandalized a vending machine and removed food items from within. The perpetrator was seen fleeing with a group of 4 males on College Avenue in the direction of the College Avenue Student Center.
The perpetrator is described as a white male approximately 21 years old with a light beard, dark brown hair, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and black shoes with white soles.
Anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time is asked to contact the Rutgers Police Department Investigations Unit at 848-932-8025 or 732-932-7211.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a victim of a crime by taking reasonable precautions, which include:
- Escort guests whenever possible;
- Report defective locks, card readers, or burnt-out lights;
- Lock doors and windows when work sites and residences are unoccupied and
- Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
For more crime prevention information visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://publicsafety.rutgers.edu
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
May 4, 2014
