Georgetown University

Public Safety Announcement: Burglary in Copley Hall

Two complainants reported that between 4:00 p.m. on July 19, 2008 and 2:00 a.m. on July 20, 2008 unknown person(s) entered their residence in Copley Hall and removed $70.00 in US Currency from inside the desk drawers. Both complainants stated that their room was secured upon leaving the apartment.

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 20, 2008

Time: 2:00 AM

Location: Campus

Address: Copley Hall

Incident type: Burglary

Respondents: Public Safety

Incident summary: On Sunday, July 20, 2008 at approximately 10:32 a.m., a burglary was reported to DPS for an on campus residence in Copley Hall.

Two complainants reported that between 4:00 p.m. on July 19, 2008 and 2:00 a.m. on July 20, 2008 unknown person(s) entered their residence in Copley Hall and removed $70.00 in US Currency from inside the desk drawers. Both complainants stated that their room was secured upon leaving the apartment.

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

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):No suspects were seen by the complainants.

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.