Public Safety Update: Burglary

On Saturday, October 19, 2019, just before 10:30 p.m., a student reported a burglary in progress at their residence in the 300 block of Comstock Ave. The student said there were three male suspects, one of whom shoved the student while fleeing from the residence with the student’s property. The other suspect reportedly threatened to have a weapon, however no weapon was ever displayed. The suspects fled the scene on foot, heading in an unknown direction on Comstock Ave. No injuries were reported.

If you were in the vicinity at the time of this incident, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) asks for your help in identifying the suspects. Suspect #1 is described as a male, mid-teens wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Suspect #2 is described as a male, mid-teens wearing a green hooded sweatshirt. Suspect #3 is described as a male, mid-teens; no further description available.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident 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.

If you or someone you know has been affected by an incident on or near campus, please know that there are resources available to you. In addition, for your safety, please review these suggested safety strategies.

This public safety information is issued for your safety in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act.