Timely Warning – Burglary

On January 4, 2026, at 04:26 a.m., the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a burglary in a suite at the Seventh College West Apartments. The reporting party stated that an unknown male had entered her bedroom while she was asleep. The reporting party screamed at the male, who then fled the area. Based on the initial investigation, it appears that the unknown male removed the screen from the front window, gaining access to the apartment. A check of the surrounding area revealed that multiple window screens had been removed from the adjacent apartments; it is unknown at this time if these incidents are related.

The reporting party described the male as an unknown race male, approximately 5-foot-10-inches to 6-foot tall, with a skinny build. The male was seen wearing a grey hoodie with the letters UCSD written in blue.
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.

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 will not 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 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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