Timely Warning – Burglary

On August 24, 2024, at approximately 2:34 PM, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a burglary that occurred at approximately 2:20 AM on August 24, 2024. The reporting party stated that unknown suspect forcibly gained entry to locked and secured Art of Espresso coffee cart located outside of the Mandeville Auditorium.

The suspect is described as a male adult, thin build, tall, with a goatee. The suspect was wearing a hat, headlamp, hoodie, and carrying a bag.
At this time, the suspect is/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 submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html.

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 or text the UC San Diego Police Department at 9-1-1.
If you are unable to leave your residence, secure yourself and your 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 that 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 contact Facilities Management Customer Relations help desk, phone (858) 534-2930.
Be aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity, call or text 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 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.

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

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