Timely Warning – Burglary

On 8/08/2025 at 02:34 PM, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a Burglary which occurred at Center Hall on the UC San Diego campus. The burglary most likely occurred sometime between 03:00 PM on 7/25/2025 and 02:34 PM on 8/08/2025. The reporting party stated that unknown suspect or suspects gained unauthorized access to a basement-level mechanical room. No items have been reported missing, but property in the room has been damaged.

An additional room within the building was recently entered and rummaged through. At this time, no items have been reported missing, and it is unknown if these incidents are related.

If you observe any further suspicious behavior or become aware of additional incidents, please contact 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.

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.

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 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.

What is this Notice?

This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.

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