WPI Campus Safety Notifications

Highland St. near Dover St. Worcester,MA

A WPI student was asked to use his cell phone.  The suspect ran off with the cell phone and was chased by another WPI student, who returned the phone after letting the suspect go.

Suspect - A black male approximately 16 years old with short hair and wearing a gray sweatshirt with a schoolbag on his back.

Open- under investigation by the Worcester Police Department- (508) 799-8600

•  Be aware of your surroundings and strangers.

•  Protect your personal effects.

•  Immediately report the incident to the Police.

By Alden Hall

The WPI Police Department along with the WPD responded and are investigating the incident.

Remember if you notice anyone acting suspicious please contact WPI police immediately.

BE ALERT and aware of your surroundings.

Are people hanging around? Why? What are they doing?

People causing a distraction or seeking attention.

Always trust your instincts!

Utilize SNAP Student Escort Service – 508 831- 6111

Campus lots and peripheral streets

Open- Under investigation by the WPI & WPD Police Departments.

Subject Description: Subject description in the Morgan service rd. break - Caucasian male, in his 30's wearing a baseball cap, patriots wind breaker, black pants and white sneakers.  Suspect was also identified as having a tattoo on his neck in the shape of a square.   Last seen entering into a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer MA Reg 2035RX color white.

WPI Police are working with the Leicester Police Department on the suspect follow-up.

The following are a few simple steps which may help reduce the chance of becoming a victim of burglary and theft:

1.    Ensure windows are up, the vehicle is locked and alarms set (if equipped)

2.    Stow all removable electronic devices, bags, cases or packages in the trunk completely out of view, 

       or take them with you.

Make sure the suction cup imprint is not visible on the windshield or dash after the portable device is removed.

Parking Lot Salisbury Estates

Outside vicinity of Trowbridge Road

Investigation - Open:  Worcester Police Investigating Agency. WPI Police Assisting Agency.

Suspect:  White male, mid 40's, approximately 6ft tall, 190 pounds, brownish gray hair with a full beard.  He was wearing a brown and orange flannel shirt and jeans.

BE ALERT and aware of your surroundings.

Are people hanging around? Why? What are they doing?

People causing a distraction or seeking attention.

Always trust your instincts!

Utilize SNAP Student Escort Service – 508 831- 6111

Service Road West Street Extension

CLOSED – Suspect Arrested by WPI Police and charged with the following:

2 Counts Assault and Battery

1 Count Assault to Rape

2 Counts Attempt to Commit a Crime

1 Count Threat to Commit a Crime

When observing any suspicious behaviors notify WPI Police immediately.

Always utilize SNAP for Safety escorts by calling (508) 831 - 6111

Atwater Kent / Alumni Gymnasium

WPI Police respond to the scene and after preliminary inquiry and identification, WPI Police arrest all 5 subjects (Non-WPI Individuals) for incidents committed in both Atwater Kent and Alumni Gymnasium. Further investigation and collaboration with WPD is ongoing possibly linking these suspects to other crimes. Present charges include:

• 3 Subjects charged with Trespassing
• 1 Subject charged with Trespassing and Receiving Stolen Property
• 1 Subject charged with Trespassing, Receiving Stolen Property and possession of Class D with intent to distribute within 1000’ of School zone.

WPI Police encourage all community members to contact campus police whenever suspicions arise that could affect our students, employees and campus properties.

WPI Police would like to extend a special thank you to the Professor(s) in Atwater Kent for it was as a result of their due diligence and awareness in notifying the campus police, that lead to the apprehension and subsequent arrest of all 5 subjects.

Highland Street/Schussler Road

Investigation - Open: WPI Police notified/WPD notified.
Suspect: Approximately 6ft tall wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

• BE ALERT and aware of your surroundings.
• Are people hanging around? Why? What are they doing?
• Are people watching or waiting in vehicles? Have you seen the vehicle before? When? How long was it there for? Who was in it?
• People causing a distraction or seeking attention.
• Always trust your instincts!
  

Utilize SNAP Student Escort Service – +1-508-831-6111

Outside vicinity of 11 Dean Street

Investigation - Open:  Worcester Police and WPI police notified.

Suspect:  White male wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

BE ALERT and aware of your surroundings.

Are people hanging around? Why? What are they doing?

Are people watching or waiting in vehicles? Have you seen the vehicle before? When? How long was it there for? Who was in it?

People causing a distraction or seeking attention.

Always trust your instincts!

Utilize SNAP Student Escort Service – 508 831- 6111

79 – 90 Institute Road

Campus lots and peripheral streets

Open - under investigation by the WPI Police Department and WPD

Off Campus 32 Dean Street

Open investigation - Worcester Police Department is the primary Investigating Agency.

WPI takes violence of any kind seriously, and WPI Campus Police are actively assisting the Worcester Police Department with this case. Because the investigation is on-going, there is no further information to disseminate at this time.

Person of Interest:  Worcester Police are speaking with an individual in relation to this case.

We ask the WPI campus community to be alert to the following safety precautions:

• If attending parties, go with friends and leave with those friends.
• Keep constant tabs on the whereabouts of your friends.
• Stay within the group and do not isolate yourself.
• Be aware of any alcohol or drug abuse at the party.
• Do not abuse alcohol or drugs.

If you suspect someone is in danger, call the WPI police at 508-831-5555 or x5555.

Always utilize WPI's escort service. Call SNAP - 508-831-6111.

If you or one of your friends have been sexually assaulted or raped, report the incident immediately to WPI Campus Police at 508-831-5555.

BE ALERT - You are the best person to identify potential problems!

Trust your instincts!

Contact the police immediately and report any peculiar/suspicious activity. 

Don’t worry about feeling silly or being wrong.  Let the police check things out!

Becker College Area – Cedar Street/Oak Street, 60 West Street and Cedar at Fruit Street

Open - under investigation by both the Becker Campus Police and Worcester Police. 

Information contained on this page was provided by the Becker Campus Police Department.

• Utilize SNAP  - WPI Escort Service 508 831- 6111
• Always report suspicious activity/people or vehicles to the police immediately.  Even when unsure if something is suspicious, report it anyway.

12 Massachusetts Avenue

Worcester Police Department Investigating Agency and primary responder – WPI assisted response.

Use a solid core or metal door for all entrance points.

Use a secondary blocking device on all sliding glass doors. Keep the latch mechanism in good condition and properly adjusted. Use anti-lift devices such as through-the-door pins or upper track screws.

Use interior light timers to establish a pattern of occupancy. Exterior lighting should allow 100- feet of visibility. Use good lighting along the pathway and at your door. Use light timers or photo-cells to turn on/off lights automatically. Use infra-red motion sensor lights on the rear of single family homes.

REMEMBER – Security Systems, alarms and other pro-active measures should be implemented as layers of protection.  Not any one measure can address and/or prevent the ill intent of an intruder.

52 North Ashland Street (sidewalk)

Open – under investigation by the Worcester Police Department

BE ALERT and aware of your surroundings.

Are people hanging around? Why?  What are they doing?

Are people watching or waiting in vehicles?  Have you seen the vehicle before?  When?  How long was it there for?  Who was in it?

 People causing a distraction or seeking attention.

Always trust your instincts!

Utilize SNAP student Escort Service – 508 831- 6111

52 North Ashland Street (sidewalk)

Open – under investigation by the Worcester Police Department

Campus lots and peripheral streets

The incident is currently under investigation by the Worcester Police Department.

• Be alert at all times and report any suspicious persons or activities to the WPI Police or Worcester Police.
• Walk on well-lit streets and avoid walking alone at night if possible. Call SNAP at +1-508-831-6111 for an escort.
• Travel in pairs or groups. It reduces your chance of being a victim of a    street crime.
• When hosting a social event, know the identity of all your guests and limit their numbers. Only attend social events where you know the hosts, and have been invited to attend.

Campus lots and peripheral streets

Open - under investigation by the WPI Police Department and WPD.

It is important that anyone parking their vehicle follow a few simple steps which may help reduce the chance of becoming the victim of burglary and theft.

• Vary your parking space within the parking lot or garage.
• Ensure windows are up, the vehicle is locked and alarm set (if equipped) every time you park your vehicle.
• Stow all removable electronic devices, bags, cases or packages in a trunk, completely out of view, or take them with you.
• Make sure the suction cup imprint is not visible on the windshield or dash, once the portable devices are removed.

Be alert at all times and report any suspicious persons or activities to the WPI Police Department immediately.