UMUC Security Alerts

November 2, 2011

Brief Details:

On Friday, October 28 at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to an alleged robbery at a restaurant near the Waldorf Center for Higher Education. During the response, a suspect was apprehended in the vicinity of the Hamilton Center—the building in which the Waldorf Center is located.  The suspect did not come in contact with any staff or students at the Center at any time during the incident. For more information, contact the CSM Public Safety and Preparedness Department at 301-934-7888, or the Charles County Sheriff's Office directly.

Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. Report suspicious activity to security and the police immediately.

October 11, 2011

Brief Details:

On Tuesday, October 11, 2011 a UMUC employee working at 6505 Belcrest Road had his vehicle broken into while parked on the third level of parking garage B. The employee's passenger side window was broken and his GPS and checkbook were removed from his glove compartment. There are no suspects at this time.

The theft of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other small electronic devices has become a nationwide trend. Please remember that motor vehicles are vulnerable, anywhere, when left parked and unattended.  Expensive electronic equipment or other items, left in plain sight, make your car a more attractive target of theft. GPS systems are usually mounted in the front window and are clearly visible to passing thieves.  Motor vehicle windows are easily broken and these smash-and-grab-thefts only take a few seconds each.  Unfortunately, the mounts for the GPS system, the power cord, and even the rings on your windows left behind from where a system was mounted, gives a thief reason enough to break-in and look to see where the system might be hidden. All loose items in your vehicle should be secured out of sight or removed from the vehicle.  Make your car less likely to be victimized; secure or hide all loose items in the trunk, lock your doors, leave your widows tightly closed, use a highly visible steering wheel locking device, and report all suspicious persons or activities to the police or security.

Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. Report suspicious activity to security and the police immediately.

July 9, 2011

Brief Details:

On Saturday, July 9, 2011 three guests of the Inn and Conference Center had their vehicles broken into while parked in the garage. The first incident was reported at 11:45 a.m. This vehicle's window was broken, but no items were taken. At 2:45 p.m. a second guest reported that the window of his vehicle was broken and that his GPS device was taken. At 5:15 p.m. a third guest reported that the window of his vehicle was broken and that his GPS device was taken. There are no suspects at this time.

The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety (UMDPS) was notified and is investigating the incident. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the UMDPS at 301-405-3555 or the UMUC Security at 301-985-7371.

The theft of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other small electronic devices has become a nationwide trend. Please remember that motor vehicles are vulnerable, anywhere, when left parked and unattended.  Expensive electronic equipment or other items, left in plain sight, make your car a more attractive target of theft. GPS systems are usually mounted in the front window and are clearly visible to passing thieves.  Motor vehicle windows are easily broken and these smash-and-grab-thefts only take a few seconds each.  Unfortunately, the mounts for the GPS system and even the rings on your windows left behind from where a system was mounted gives a thief reason enough to break-in and look to see where the system might be hidden. All loose items in your vehicle should be secured out of sight or removed from the vehicle.  Make your car is less likely to be victimized; secure or hide all loose items in the trunk, lock your doors, leave your widows tightly closed, and report all suspicious persons or activities to the police or security.

Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. Report suspicious activity to security and the police immediately.

June 15, 2011

Brief Details:

On Wednesday, June 15, 2011, a UMUC employee's vehicle was broken into while it was parked on the 3rd level of the Inn and Conference Center's parking garage. The passenger-side window was broken and a GPS was removed. The theft occurred between 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. A suspicious individual was reported riding a bicycle on the 3rd level of the garage and is considered a possible suspect. Suspect was a black male with short, balding hair. He was riding a bicycle and wearing blue shorts and white tank-top shirt.

The University of Maryland Department of Public Safety (UMDPS) was notified and is investigating the incident. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the UMDPS at 301-405-3555 or the UMUC security director at 301-985-7471.

The theft of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other small electronic devices has become a nationwide trend. Please remember that motor vehicles are vulnerable, anywhere, when left parked and unattended. Expensive electronic equipment or other items, left in plain sight, make your car a more attractive target of theft. GPS systems are usually mounted in the front window and are clearly visible to passing thieves. Motor vehicle windows are easily broken and these smash-and-grab-thefts only take a few seconds each. Unfortunately, the mounts for the GPS system and even the rings on your windows left behind from where a system was mounted gives a thief reason enough to break-in and look to see where the system might be hidden. All loose items in your vehicle should be secured out of sight or removed from the vehicle. Make your car is less likely to be victimized; secure or hide all loose items in the trunk, lock your doors, leave your widows tightly closed, and report all suspicious persons or activities to the police or security.

Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. Report suspicious activity to security and the police immediately.

June 10, 2011

Brief Details:

On Thursday, June 9, a UMUC employee reported that his vehicle had been broken into while parked on level P-3 of the PG Metro parking garage. His passenger side window was broken and a GPS device was removed. The theft occurred between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. The Hyattsville Police Department was notified and are investigating the incident.

Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the UMUC Security Director at 301-985-7471 or the Hyattsville Police at 301-985-5060.

The theft of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and other small electronic devices has become a nationwide trend. Please remember that motor vehicles are vulnerable, anywhere, when left parked and unattended. Expensive electronic equipment or other items, left in plain sight, make your car a more attractive target of theft. GPS systems are usually mounted in the front window and are clearly visible to passing thieves. Motor vehicle windows are easily broken and these smash-and-grab-thefts only take a few seconds each. Unfortunately, the mounts for the GPS system and even the rings on your windows left behind from where a system was mounted gives a thief reason enough to break-in and look to see where the system might be hidden. All loose items in your vehicle should be secured out of sight or removed from the vehicle. Make your car is less likely to be victimized; secure or hide all loose items in the trunk, lock your doors, leave your widows tightly closed, and report all suspicious persons or activities to the police or security.

Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. Report suspicious activity to security and the police immediately.

February 16, 2011

Brief Details:

On Wednesday, February 16, 2011, a UMUC staff member was involved in an altercation with an unknown suspect. While exiting University Centre from the Quebec side of the building, the staff member was verbally assaulted by the suspect, who was walking up Quebec Street. Next, the suspect approached the staff member, and a physical altercation ensued at approximately 2:55 p.m. The altercation lasted a few seconds and no injuries were reported. The suspect exited the scene.

Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the University of Maryland Department of Public Safety at 301-405-3555 or UMUC Security at 301-985-7371.

Crime prevention is everyone's responsibility. Report suspicious activity to security and the police immediately. Always lock your door when you leave, and secure your valuables at all times.