Safety Notifications

At 9:12pm,  Worcester Police responded to 54 Cedar St for the threat with a firearm. The reporting party indicated that they parked their vehicle outside of their residence. Upon exiting the vehicle, they observed a heavy set white male wearing a windbreaker, dark pants and dark shoes standing approximately 40-50 feet away from the vehicle. The male individual pulled out what appeared to be a firearm and pointed it in the direction at the reporting party. The male then lowered the weapon and tucked it in his waistband, turned and walked in the opposite direction toward Williams St. The reporting party indicated that no words were spoken or physical contact was made. Worcester Police  later notified WPI Police of the incident. 

At this time this incident is being investigated by the Worcester Police Department. We asked the WPI community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.

• Be alert, report any suspicious persons or activity to WPI Police
• Do not hold doors open, and make sure doors closed behind you. 
• Keep all "Card Access" doors secure.
• Report to Campus Police any unknown parties who "piggyback" to gain access into "Card Access secured areas".
• Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP by Transloc App (iOS/Android).   

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

On 09/08/21 at 1030pm, WPI Police arrested an individual attempting to steal multiple bicycles from the bike rack at Founders Hall.  The bicycles were locked to the rack however; the suspect was able to cut the lock with a bolt cutter.  The suspect was not affiliated with WPI.There have been other bicycle thefts reported on campus in the last week at Faraday Hall, Institute Hall and Founders Hall. WPI Police are continuing to investigate these thefts to determine if there is a connection. We ask the WPI community to remain vigilant of suspicious activity and to secure your bicycles using a high quality locking mechanism.

If you would like more information on our bicycle safety and lock program, please reach out to Officer James Nalewajk or Officer Christopher Gilmore.

On August 8th at 11:26PM WPI Police Officers heard the call over the WPD scanner of the shots fired. Upon further investigation by WPD and WPI Officers it was learned that three WPI students live on the second floor of the residence. Also, discovered, was the house and a vehicle was struck, no one was injured or hurt. 

• 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.

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

On July 4th at 8:45 p.m. WPI Police received a report from a WPI student that earlier today, at 3 p.m., the student returned to their apartment at 110 West Street to find a male suspect inside ransacking the apartment. A verbal and physical confrontation then occurred between the suspect and the student. The suspect fled from the apartment and was last seen on West Street heading towards Dayton Street on a bicycle. The suspect was described as a dark skinned male, mustache, dark colored eyes, 5’4” tall, and wearing a black hoodie. Worcester Police responded and are investigating this incident with the assistance of WPI Police.        

• Always be aware of 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.
• Walk purposefully and briskly. If you are followed
• Always report any suspicious activity immediately to WPI Police 508.831.5433 or Emergency line 508.831.5555.

• 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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

On 5/9/21 at  approximately 7:04 pm, a WPI student reported to WPI Police that earlier this evening while she was walking to Riley Hall, an unidentified older white male approached her and asked her to let him in to Alden Hall. The student, did not answer him and he did not ask again. The unidentified male then left campus, westbound on foot in the direction of Institute Road toward Park Avenue. The individual was described as a tall, older light skinned male, wearing a light colored jacket, dark pants, black sneakers with white trim on the bottom, dark hair and a dark colored face mask.  The incident is under investigation by the WPI Police Department. If anyone has any information or that could provide further clarification, please contact the WPI Police Department.

• Be alert, report any suspicious persons or activity to WPI Police
• Do not hold doors open, and make sure doors closed behind you. 
• Keep all "Card Access" doors secure.
• Report to Campus Police any unknown parties who "piggyback" to gain access into "Card Access secured areas".
• Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, theShuttle and SNAP by Transloc App (iOS/Android).   

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

     On 5/2/21 4:54PM, a student reported to WPI Police that while he was walking at the corner of Salisbury and Lancaster streets (near the Worcester Art Museum), he was hit by an open beer can that was thrown from a vehicle, striking the student in the arm.  There was no conversation between the student and the occupants of the vehicle.  The vehicle traveled south on Lancaster Street after the incident.  The vehicle is described as a black Subaru Forester(newer model) with a Massachusetts plate(unknown number).  Worcester Police and WPI Police are investigating.

• Always be aware of 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.
• Walk purposefully and briskly. If you are followed
• Always report any suspicious activity immediately to WPI Police 508.831.5433 or Emergency line 508.831.5555.

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

On 04/14/21 at approximately 0035 hours WPI Police received a report from a student, who stated that he was walking with three of his friends near the intersection of Highland Street and Dover Street when he was shot on his back and knee with a paintball gun.  None of his friends were shot by the paintball gun.  He stated the vehicle was last seen traveling down Highland Street towards Lincoln Square. He describes the vehicle as an older gray sedan occupied by two college aged individuals. Student reported not injured.

• Always be aware of 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.
• Walk purposefully and briskly. If you are followed
• Always report any suspicious activity immediately to WPI Police 508.831.5433 or Emergency line 508.831.5555.

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

     On 4/7/21 at approx. 2115hrs WPI Police received a report from a student, who stated that he was riding his bicycle on Park Ave by the football field when a car drove past him and one of the occupants threw a water bottle at him, causing the student to fall from his bicycle.  No verbal communication took place between anyone in the car and the student.  The car drove away heading north on Park Ave.  The car is described as a 4 door sedan, occupied by 4 college aged individuals.

• Always be aware of 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.
• Walk purposefully and briskly. If you are followed
• Always report any suspicious activity immediately to WPI Police 508.831.5433 or Emergency line 508.831.5555.

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

On Thursday April 01, 2021 at approximately 11:05pm, a WPI student was traveling on a motorized skateboard on the Highland Street sidewalk adjacent to Price Chopper.  The student heard an unknown noise as an older light colored sedan passed by.  When the student returned to their residence, they had noticed what appears to be a paintball mark on their back pack.

The vehicle had continued by the student and proceeded onto Park Avenue.  There was no conversation between the occupants of the vehicle and the WPI Student.  There is no further information about the vehicle and no descriptions provided about any occupants of the vehicle.

• Always be aware of your surroundings.

• Avoid dark, vacant, or deserted areas.

• Don't use headphones while traveling.

• Use well-traveled routes.

• Be aware of what is going on around you.

• Walk purposefully and briskly. If you are followed

• Always report any suspicious activity immediately to WPI Police 508.831.5433 or Emergency line 508.831.5555.

• Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Gateway Shuttle, the Shuttle and SNAP-831-6111.

On 03/13/21 at approximately 06:15am, a WPI employee reported that they observed a silver four door SUV parked on Institute Rd across from Trowbridge Rd. The occupant of the vehicle was described as a white male, in his 20’s with facial hair. According to the WPI employee, the male was seen looking through a pair of binoculars and what appeared to be in the direction of the Residence Halls. No license plate, make or model of the vehicle could be provided. The vehicle left the area and traveled east on Institute Rd towards West St.

No communication took place between the employee and the suspicious person. The incident is under investigation by the WPI Police Department.  If anyone has any information or that could provide further clarification, please contact the WPI Police Department.

• Be observant and plan to be a good witness.
• BE ALERT when you're alone, beware of who is around you and your surroundings.
• Trust your instincts.
• Don't use headphones while walking, driving or jogging. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
• Avoid walking or running alone - instead go walking or jogging with a friend.
• Try to walk or jog in daylight hours.
• Always walk in well-lighted areas.
• Avoid the use of short cuts. Keep to well-travelled roads and populated areas.
• Choose a route where you can keep away from large bushes or doorways where someone could be lurking. Also vary your route from time to time - don't be predictable.
• If someone in a vehicle stops and asks you questions, answer from a distance. Do not approach the vehicle or get close enough to be pulled in.
• If followed, go immediately to an area with lights and people. If needed, turn around and walk in the opposite direction, your follower will also have to reverse directions.
• Never get into a vehicle with someone you don't know.
• Keep your cell phone handy at all times. It's your best source of immediate assistance.

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).

On 02/16/2021 at approximately 10:45 AM, a WPI student reported that while walking on Hackfeld Road, they observed a red motor vehicle approach the student. The operator of the vehicle was identified as a white male, wearing a black facemask. According to the student, the male made a gesture toward the student with his hand to get into his vehicle.  The student immediately contacted a friend and remained with that person on the phone until they reached campus.  The student identified the vehicle as a red 4-door sedan, no license plate or further description was able to be provided. The vehicle traveled east on Hackfeld Road and took a right turn on Institute Road. No further direction of travel was identified.

No communication took place between the student and the suspicious person. The incident is under investigation by WPI Police and Worcester Police.

• Be observant and plan to be a good witness.
• BE ALERT when you're alone, beware of who is around you and your surroundings.
• Trust your instincts.
• Don't use headphones while walking, driving or jogging. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
• Avoid walking or running alone - instead go walking or jogging with a friend.
• Try to walk or jog in daylight hours.
• Always walk in well-lighted areas.
• Avoid the use of short cuts. Keep to well-travelled roads and populated areas.
• Choose a route where you can keep away from large bushes or doorways where someone could be lurking. Also vary your route from time to time - don't be predictable.
• If someone in a vehicle stops and asks you questions, answer from a distance. Do not approach the vehicle or get close enough to be pulled in.
• If followed, go immediately to an area with lights and people. If needed, turn around and walk in the opposite direction, your follower will also have to reverse directions.
• Never get into a vehicle with someone you don't know.
• Keep your cell phone handy at all times. It's your best source of immediate assistance.

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 by Transloc App (iOS/Android).