December 15, 2003 VUPD# 03-48641 MNPD# 03-552247

It was reported to this department that a burglary occurred on December 14 between 6:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Morgan House. The victim, a student, reported that his wallet had been stolen, while he was sleeping, from his room located in a Morgan House Suite. The victim's suitemate reported seeing two unknown subjects in the suite at approximately 12:00 p.m. When the suitemate asked the two subjects why they were in the suite they responded that they were looking for a particular student, whose name the suitemate did not recognize. The two subjects then left the area.

In a number of residence hall burglaries the suspect(s) have asked for a name unfamiliar to the victim or witness. Should this occur, do not confront the individual and please contact VUPD as soon as possible.

Suspect Descriptions:

Suspect #1 - Male black, mid 30s, 5'11", 190 - 200 pounds, with short black hair. The suspect was possibly wearing a blue shirt.

Suspect #2 - Male black, mid 30s, 5' 11" with black hair.

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THESE OR SIMILAR INCIDENTS,

PLEASE CALL VU POLICE AT 32(2-2745)

IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS,

CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME (742-7463).

PLEASE REMEMBER

• Stay alert and TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS -- If you feel uneasy, leave. 
• On or off campus, walk/jog/bike in groups of three or more in well-lighted and well-traveled areas; otherwise, after dark on campus, use the ESCORT SERVICE. (NOTE: Before parking on campus after dark, stop by the Police & Security Building at 2800 Vanderbilt Place or the ER.
• Ask for an officer to meet & escort you from your parking space.)
• Scan the area before you exit or approach your vehicle/building and while you proceed between sites.
• Have your key ready in hand to quickly access the door of your vehicle/building.
• If strangers approach, maintain a distance and be observant; if they are in a vehicle, get the license plate number.
• Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don't prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
• Avoid going to ATM's alone, after dark, or if suspicious persons are nearby.
• Think ahead about what you would do under dire circumstances. Try to get a description.

** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **

ON CAMPUS, DIAL 1-1911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE!

(NOTE: In Medical Center shuttle lots & Lot 72, call 421-1911!)