Safety Notifications

Wednesday, October 07,2026 - 04:28 pm
Type of Crime	Suspicious Person(s)
Location	Campus Center
Synopsis	Date: October 7, 2026 Time: Approximately 4:47 p.m. Location: Campus Center – Basement Level WPI Police received a report of a suspicious person video recording inside the all-gender restroom located on the basement level of the Campus Center. The individual involved was observed leaving the Campus Center and subsequently leaving the WPI campus. The individual’s last known direction of travel was toward Salisbury Street.
Suspect Description	Subject Description: Male, approximately 30–35 years old, skinny build, brown hair, beard, and balding. The individual was last seen wearing a navy blue T-shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Description of suspect(s) – including traits such as race, ethnicity, and gender – are provided by witnesses, victims, and/or investigative steps and are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.
Injuries	None
Vehicles	None
Prevention Advice	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: Daytime Shuttle and Nighttime – On-Demand Shuttle services by TripShot App.
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, which can be booked during the academic year on the TripShot App.
Current Status	Open
Updated date	Wed, 10/07/2026 - 18:01
Contact Information	WPI Police Main Number: +1-508-831-5433 or Emergency +1-508-831-5555
Resolved?	No