On June 1, 2024, at approximately 11:48 A.M., the UC San Diego Police Department received a report for a theft of a motor vehicle at 9417 East Medical Center Drive (Athena Parking Structure).
- There is no suspect information at this time.
- At this time, the suspect is not in custody.
- The report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.
Between May 27, 2024, and June 1, 2024, there have been three (3) motor vehicle thefts in the UCSD graduate housing area and from the East Campus Medical Center area. At this time, the UC San Deigo Police Department is evaluating these motor vehicle thefts to determine if they are part of a crime series or isolated incidents.
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 motor vehicle theft and is not necessarily related to this incident.
If you witness suspicious activity or a theft of a motor vehicle in progress:
Contact the UC San Diego Police Department immediately by calling 9-1-1 and be prepared to provide the following:
- Location
- Suspect description, including clothing
- Suspect direction of travel
- Anything the suspect is carrying (tools, weapons)
- Description of the motor vehicle
If you are the victim of a motor vehicle theft:
- Contact the UC San Diego Police Department by calling (858) 534-4357 and be prepared to provide the following:
- Vehicle year, make, model and color;
- Date, time, location you last saw your micromobility device (vehicle);
- Date and time you discovered your micromobility device (vehicle) missing; and
- Advise if you subscribe to a motor vehicle tracking service, such as AirTag or a similar device.
General safety considerations to prevent a motor vehicle theft:
- Always lock your vehicle, close all windows and sunroof, and take your keys.
- Never leave your vehicle running when unattended.
- Park in busy, well-lit areas. Pick a parking spot where there is a lot of activity. Auto thieves prefer breaking into cars in isolated areas.
- Alarms or anti-theft devices work. Thieves are usually looking for the easiest target. If your car has an alarm or other anti-theft device, it could act as a deterrent but don’t make the common mistake of assuming that because you have an alarm or anti-theft device, thieves won’t break in.
- Install a vehicle tracking and location system that can be activated after the vehicle is reported as stolen.
- Don’t leave spare keys in or on your vehicle. An experienced thief knows all the hiding places. Store spare keys elsewhere, such as your wallet or purse.
- Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1.
What is this Notice?
This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.
If you have any Triton Alert questions, please contact EH&S Emergency Management & Mission Continuity at emergency@ucsd.edu
