Community Alert Bulletin - Recent Vandalism Incidents at Pepper Canyon Apartments

Over the past several days, the UC San Diego Police Department has received multiple reports of vandalism at the Pepper Canyon Apartments on campus. These incidents are believed to have occurred overnight, though the exact times have not yet been confirmed.

The suspect(s) used large objects, including boulders and cinder blocks, to break windows—causing extensive damage throughout the community.

If you witness any suspicious activity or become aware of additional incidents, please report them to the UC San Diego Police Department immediately.

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.

The UC San Diego Police Department would like to remind all residents to lock doors and windows, including sliding doors. 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 or other unlawful entry into a residence 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 or trespass:

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 don't lock, please call Facilities Management. Visit https://hdhfacilities.ucsd.edu/
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.

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