Safety Notifications

It came to the attention of the WPI Police Department on July 12, 2018 @ 8:50pm that Worcester Police took the report of Breaking and Entering at 47 Wachusett Street which occurred  on July 11, 2018@ 4:31pm. Two persons were home at the time of the incident. Limited information is available at this time but preliminary reporting describes the suspect as a male, dark brown skin, well dressed wearing blue jeans, dark colored hair with a goatee style beard.  The suspect was reported to be carrying a black back pack and a guitar in a soft black case. The suspect was last seen heading down Wachusett Street towards Highland Avenue.  WPI Police and Worcester Police are actively investigating this incident.

• Make sure all interior windows and doors are locked and dead bolted when closed.
• If there is an intruder in your home do not confront, stay in a safe place and call police immediately
• Make sure there are no ladders or other yard tools that could be used to gain access to a window. Exterior lighting is a deterrent. Inventory your property with a video recorder or camera.
• Record the serial numbers of your property.
• Draw your shades.
• Remove expensive articles from the residence when away for extended periods of time.
• Establish relationships with neighbors and check on each other's property when away.

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP 508-831-6111.

   At approximately 7:30 pm this evening, Worcester Police responded to 9 Dover Street for the report of an Armed Robbery. The victim was approached by an unknown Hispanic male age 25-30 yrs old, clean shaven, wearing a black zip up hoodie and blue jeans. The suspect brandished a black firearm and took from the victim approximately $180 in cash. The suspect fled on foot east towards Highland St towards Hatfield St. The victim and the residence are both unaffiliated with WPI.

• Do not resist the robber.
• The money is not worth risking your life.
• Do not encourage the use of weapons against the robber.
• Follow the robber's commands, but do not volunteer help.
• Be observant and plan to be a good witness.
• Report incident immediately to WPI Police 508.831.5433 or emergency line 508.831.5555.
• Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP-831-6111.

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP 508-831-6111.

At approximately 4:45 AM (6/11/18) two WPI students were awoken when an unknown subject opened one of the bedroom doors and shined a flashlight into the bedroom.  This student yelled out to the other student at which point the two suspects fled.  Both suspects last seen heading towards Highland Street on bicycles.  Neither students were physically harmed.  Limited descriptions obtained by the students. WPI Police and WPD are actively investigating this incident. 

• Make sure all interior windows and doors are locked and dead bolted when closed.
• If there is an intruder in your home do not confront, stay in a safe place and call police immediately
• Make sure there are no ladders or other yard tools that could be used to gain access to a window. Exterior lighting is a deterrent. Inventory your property with a video recorder or camera.
• Record the serial numbers of your property.
• Draw your shades.
• Remove expensive articles from the residence when away for extended periods of time.
• Establish relationships with neighbors and check on each other's property when away.

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP 508-831-6111.

 Worcester Police responded to Bancroft Tower for reported gunshots. A suspect vehicle is described as a  blue sedan with no license plate, no make or model. At this time the witnesses involved have been interviewed  This incident is an active and ongoing investigation. No person affiliated with WPI are involved in this incident. 

• Be alert. Think, don't panic. Contact WPI Police or Worcester Police immediately.
• Stay in a safe location.
• BE ALERT when you're alone, beware of who is around you and your surroundings.
• Avoid dark, vacant, or deserted areas.
• Don't use headphones while walking.
• Use well-traveled routes.
• Be aware of what is going on around you.
• Do not pursue after any suspects.

• Do not pursue after any suspects
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• That way, you will be able to react to any suspicious activity going on around you which might put your stuff (and you) in danger.
• Use a hands-free unit Don't leave your phone unattended
• Do not text and walk at the same time.
• Hide your phone away when you are not using it
• Do not keep your personal information in your phone Password protect your device
• Use an anti-theft software
• BE ALERT when you're alone,
• Beware of who is around you and your surroundings.
• Trust your instincts. Know when to back down, sometime it is best to do what the criminal is telling you.
• They could have a weapon, so it is better to give your possessions up than to risk harm to yourself.

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP-831-6111.

        Two WPI Students reported to WPI Police Department at approximately 11:56 pm, that they observed a large group causing a disturbance disperse from the intersection of Berkshire St @ Highland St. Upon further investigation by WPI Police and the Worcester Police Department it was determined there was a physical altercation between several individuals. One of these individuals was stabbed with a knife.  Immediately following the incident it was determined the suspect has left the scene and no description was given or direction of travel. It  was determined that none of these individuals were affiliated with WPI.  

• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Avoid dark, vacant, or deserted areas.
• Be observant and plan to be a good witness.
• Don't use headphones while walking.
• Use well-traveled routes.
• Be aware of what is going on around you.
• Be alert. Think, don't panic. Contact WPI Policer Emergency line 508.831.5555.

• Do not pursue after any suspects
• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• That way, you will be able to react to any suspicious activity going on around you which might put your stuff (and you) in danger.
• Use a hands-free unit Don't leave your phone unattended
• Do not text and walk at the same time.
• Hide your phone away when you are not using it
• Do not keep your personal information in your phone Password protect your device
• Use an anti-theft software
• BE ALERT when you're alone,
• Beware of who is around you and your surroundings.
• Trust your instincts. Know when to back down, sometime it is best to do what the criminal is telling you.
• They could have a weapon, so it is better to give your possessions up than to risk harm to yourself.

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Police for safety escorts during the summer months.  Please contact Police Dispatch at  508-831-5433.

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP 508-831-6111.

 At approx. 9PM this evening( April 30) a WPI student was walking on West Street between Highland and Dayton Streets when he was approached by a white male in his 30's, wearing a light flannel shirt, light blue jeans with short blonde hair and wearing glasses.  The male asked the student for money, when the student told him he didn't have any money, the subject then pushed the student to the ground and took his wallet.  The subject left the area on foot heading west on Highland Street heading towards Price Chopper.

• Do not pursue after any suspects
• Always be aware of your surroundings. That way, you will be able to react to any suspicious activity going on around you which might put your stuff (and you) in danger.
• Use a hands-free unit
• Don't leave your phone unattended
• Do not text and walk at the same time
• Hide your phone away when you are not using it
• Do not keep your personal information in your phone
• Password protect your device
• Use an anti-theft software

• Avoid dark, vacant, or deserted areas.
• Don't use headphones while walking.
• Do not text and walk at the same time
• Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP-831-6111

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP-831-6111.

At 1:40 PM this evening (3/8/18) a WPI student reported to the WPI Police that he was approached twice by an aggressive panhandler. The first time was Tuesday (3/6/18) at 7PM while he was walking by Berkshire Street and Highland Street, a female approached him and asked for money, he did not comply.  The second time was this morning at 10:20AM as he was walking by Highland Street and Howe Street.  The same female along with a male approached him.  The female said, “Do you have any money?”  The student gave the female $15.00 dollars out of his wallet.  While his wallet was open the male observed a bankcard.  The male asked, can you take out money?.  The student agreed and took out of the ATM, an additional $40.00 dollars and gave it to the female and male.  At no time were any weapons shown or physical threats made.

The two suspects description:  Female: Slim, dark skin black, 20-30 YOA, wearing black/gray hoodie coat.  Male: Light skin black, wearing dark yellow jacket carrying a yellow luggage.

• Always be aware of your surroundings.
• Use well-traveled routes.
• Be aware of what is going on around you.
• Be observant and plan to be a good witness.
• Walk purposefully and briskly. If you are followed.
• Don’t engage with aggressive panhandler, walk away if possible

Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP 508-831-6111.