Georgetown University

Public Safety Alert: Burglary in 3300 Block of Prospect Street

At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, an unidentified male entered a student's residence in the 3300 Block of Prospect Street by an unknown means. The suspect lay down on the couch with the student, at which time she was startled awake. The suspect subsequently left the residence.

The complainant contacted MPD who responded to the scene. MPD notified DPS at approximately 10:15 a.m.

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: March 18, 2009

Time: 4:20 AM

Location: Non-campus, West Georgetown

Address: 3300 Block of Prospect Street

Incident type: Burglary

Respondents: MPD

Incident summary: On Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 4:20 a.m., a student reported to MPD that an unidentified male entered her residence in the 3300 Block of Prospect Street by an unknown means and lay down on the couch with her. She was startled awake, at which time the suspect immediately fled the residence.

At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, an unidentified male entered a student's residence in the 3300 Block of Prospect Street by an unknown means. The suspect lay down on the couch with the student, at which time she was startled awake. The suspect subsequently left the residence.

The complainant contacted MPD who responded to the scene. MPD notified DPS at approximately 10:15 a.m.

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

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):The suspect is described as a white male, 6'1"-6'2" tall, with short dark hair, possibly wearing a sweater and jeans.

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.