Georgetown University

Public Safety Announcement: Burglary in Burleith

At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008, the parent of a student reported to DPS that her daughter's house, located in the 3600 block of Reservoir Road, had been burglarized. The parent reported that her daughter's roommate, upon returning home at approximately 2:00 a.m. the same day, found an unknown male in the house. The man was startled and ran from the residence. No property was reported missing.

The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene.

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: July 12, 2008

Time: 2:00 AM

Location: Non-campus, Burleith

Address: 3600 Block of Reservoir Road

Incident type: Burglary

Respondents: MPD

Incident summary: On Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 9:30 a.m., it was reported to DPS that a student returned to her home in the 3600 block of Reservoir Road at approximately 2:00 a.m. the same day and found an unknown male in her home.

At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008, the parent of a student reported to DPS that her daughter's house, located in the 3600 block of Reservoir Road, had been burglarized. The parent reported that her daughter's roommate, upon returning home at approximately 2:00 a.m. the same day, found an unknown male in the house. The man was startled and ran from the residence. No property was reported missing.

The Metropolitan Police Department responded to the scene.

Victim(s):There were no physical injuries reported in this incident.

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):The suspect is described as a white male, 6' tall, with 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.