UC San Diego Campus Notice
UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT
September 11, 2022
ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO

Crime Alert Bulletin – Forced Entry Into Occupied Residence
On 09/11/2022 at 4:27 am, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of forced entry into a residence that had just occurred at the South Mesa Apartments.  The reporting party stated that a male forced his way through the front door of the apartment, damaging the door and entered a bedroom.  When confronted, he asked for his mother.  When told she was not there, he appeared confused and then left the apartment in an unknown direction.
  • The suspect is described by the reporting party as a male, about 25 years of age, 5'8" to 5'9" with a medium build.  He had short, curly blonde hair and was wearing a black t-shirt and black pants.
  • At this time, the suspect is not in custody.
  • The report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.
If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or send an email to detective@ucsd.edu.  

The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a burglary and is not necessarily related to this incident.

If you are the victim of a burglary or you discover someone inside your residence:
  • If possible, immediately leave your residence and go to a safe area (e.g., a neighbor’s apartment or a public place).
  • Call the UC San Diego Police Department at 9-1-1.
  • If you are unable to leave your residence, secure yourself and family members in a safe location, turn on all available lights, and call the police immediately. 
To help reduce the risk of being the victim of a burglary:
  • Make sure doors and windows are closed and locked. When it is hot out, use a lock or item which only allows the window to open small distances.
  • If you live on campus and your windows or doors won’t lock, please call Housing Maintenance at (858) 534-2600.
  • If your office windows or doors won’t lock, please call Facilities Management. Visit https://hdhfacilities.ucsd.edu/
  • Be aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity, call the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1.
  • Know the location of campus emergency telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.
  • Avoid displaying and/or placing high value items close to windows. Items such as computers, cell phones, wallets, and purses can be easily grabbed from open windows and may be incentives for criminals to try and enter the residence. Secure your valuables at all times.
  • Be alert and aware. Pay full attention to who is around when you leave and return to your residence or office. If returning at night, leave a light on inside as a visual deterrent.
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