Safety Notifications | Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Friday, January 27,2023 - 03:00 am
Location	Breaking & Entering- Attempted
Current Status	Under Investigation
Updated date	Fri, 01/27/2023 - 06:24
Type of Crime	Breaking & Entering-Attempted
Description	This morning at approximately 3:22AM WPI Police responded to the Townhouses for a report of a subject, dressed in dark clothing, attempting to break into an apartment. The subject was observed attempting to open a door and a first-floor window, but never entered the unit. Once the subject became aware the unit was occupied he left the area immediately and was last seen running towards Park Ave. WPI Police are investigating.
Prevention Advice	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.
Be Alert	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. We encourage students to use the Campus Shuttle Services, including SNAP vans, which can be booked during the academic year on the TransLoc App (iOS/Android).
Contact Information	WPI Police Department: +1-508-831-5433
Resolved?	No

Location

Breaking & Entering- Attempted

Current Status

Under Investigation

Updated date

Fri, 01/27/2023 - 06:24

Type of Crime

Breaking & Entering-Attempted

Description

This morning at approximately 3:22AM WPI Police responded to the Townhouses for a report of a subject, dressed in dark clothing, attempting to break into an apartment. The subject was observed attempting to open a door and a first-floor window, but never entered the unit. Once the subject became aware the unit was occupied he left the area immediately and was last seen running towards Park Ave.

WPI Police are investigating.

Prevention Advice

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.

Be Alert

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. We encourage students to use the Campus Shuttle Services, including SNAP vans, which can be booked during the academic year on the TransLoc App (iOS/Android).

Contact Information

WPI Police Department: +1-508-831-5433

Resolved?

No