Georgetown University

Public Safety Announcement: Burglary

A complainant reported that at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, she observed a white male standing near her bed. The male stated that he was her neighbor, and departed from the house. The complainant reported that her front door was left unlocked. The complainant did not want to report this to MPD but called DPS.

The Department of Public Safety is requesting that anyone who has information regarding this or any other incident(s), or who noticed any suspects before or after the incident(s), to contact them immediately at (202) 687-4343.

Incident

Date: April 30 2008

Time: 5:30 AM

Location: Non-campus, Burleith

Address: 1900 Block 38th Street NW

Incident type: Burglary

Respondents: Public Safety

Incident summary: On Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:06 a.m., a burglary was reported to DPS for an off campus residence in the 1900 block of 38th Street N.W.

A complainant reported that at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, she observed a white male standing near her bed. The male stated that he was her neighbor, and departed from the house. The complainant reported that her front door was left unlocked. The complainant did not want to report this to MPD but called DPS.

Victim(s):There were no physical injuries to the complainant.

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):The suspect is described as a white male, 6' tall, wearing blue jeans, 20-25 years, medium build with light brown hair.

Safety Reminder

The Department of Public Safety would like to remind all students to practice the following security measures:

  1. On campus students should call DPS at 202-687-4343 regarding any safety concerns.

  2. Off campus students with immediate safety concerns should call MPD at 911 and DPS at 687-HELP.

  3. Practice security at home by not propping doors open, always keeping doors and windows locked, even when you are in residence, and not opening the door to strangers.

  4. Students noticing suspicious activities or individuals loitering around entrances to residence halls, apartments, or townhouses should immediately notify DPS at 202-687-4343.

  5. Students may utilize the services of THE SHUTTLE or DPS SAFERIDES escorts as a means of providing safe passage off-campus. Call 784-RIDE for DPS SAFERIDES escorts.

Georgetown University's Department of Public Safety (DPS) notifies the campus community when crimes are reported to DPS or the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) which the University believes represent a threat to its students or employees, in a manner consistent with the Campus Security Act. The University uses its best efforts to provide information that is both accurate and helpful, but community members should recognize that the University is able to relay information only as it is reported to DPS and/or MPD.