February 10, 2004 VUPD# 04-05347 MNPD# 04-063589

It was reported to this department on February 9 at 5: 49 pm that a burglary occurred from a dorm room in Gillette Hall on February 8 between 2 am and 11am. The victim, a student, reported that while he was sleeping an unknown suspect entered his room through an unlocked door and stole his lap top computer. There is no suspect description available at this time.

Reports of other burglaries from Gillette can be found on the Daily Crime Report at http://police.vanderbilt.edu/crimelog.htm.

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

• Lock doors and windows of your room/building. Don't prop open doors, thwart security measures, or let strangers in.
• 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.
• 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!)