Georgetown University

Public Safety Alert: Attempted Burglary in Village A

On Friday, September 25, 2009 at approximately 4:14 p.m., a student reported to DPS that at approximately 4:05 p.m., two unknown males attempted to enter her residence through a window in Village A. One of the suspects acted as a lookout while the second suspect tampered with the lock on the window. The second suspect then attempted to enter through the window. The complainant was able to scare the suspects away by kicking a trash can against the blinds.

MPD responded to the scene. DPS is cooperating in the investigation.

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: September 25, 2009

Time: 4:14 PM

Location: Campus

Address: Village A

Incident type: Burglary

Respondents: MPD

Incident summary: On Friday, September 25, 2009 at approximately 4:14 p.m, a student reported that at approximately 4:05 p.m., two unknown males attempted to enter her Village A apartment through a window. The complainant was able to scare them away before they entered.

On Friday, September 25, 2009 at approximately 4:14 p.m., a student reported to DPS that at approximately 4:05 p.m., two unknown males attempted to enter her residence through a window in Village A. One of the suspects acted as a lookout while the second suspect tampered with the lock on the window. The second suspect then attempted to enter through the window. The complainant was able to scare the suspects away by kicking a trash can against the blinds.

MPD responded to the scene. DPS is cooperating in the investigation.

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

Victim(s) status:

Witness description of suspect(s):The first suspect is described as a black male, 5'7" - 6' tall, with dreadlocks and ponytail, wearing a white t-shirt.

The second suspect is described as a black male, average height, with a buzz cut, wearing a dark shirt and blue 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.