SECURITY TIPS: RECENT OFF CAMPUS RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
(Date Issued: 7/03/13)
The Syracuse Police Department is actively investigating a number of residential burglaries that occurred the last couple of weeks to student and non-student residences. The affected areas are located in the areas east and north of campus. The houses and apartments were entered through unlocked windows and doors. To minimize the chances of becoming a victim please remember to:
- LOCK all exterior doors-EVEN WHEN YOU ARE HOME.
- Lock all windows or install a window stop so the window can’t be opened more than a few inches.
- Report all suspicious people and behavior immediately.
- Store valuable items in secure places.
- Keep blinds closed when practical.
- Record serial numbers of electronic equipment.
If anyone has any information regarding these incidents or others, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at (315) 442-5222 or the Syracuse University Department of Public Safety at (315) 443-2224.
If you would like to anonymously report NON-EMERGENCY information for DPS, you can use the Silent Witness tool. IMMEDIATELY report emergencies or suspicious activities, persons and vehicles. For Public Safety dial 443-2224 or #78 (from a cell phone); if you are in a situation where you cannot safely make a phone call, send a text message to 711@syr.edu; for Syracuse Police dial 911. Your quick reporting may help prevent others from becoming victims.