Public Safety Informational Bulletin
Crime:Theft of an Apple Laptop Computer and Apple I-Pod Shuffle
Date/Time:Between May 6, 2008, 11:00pm and May 7, 2008, 12:25am
Location: Aquinas Hall, 2nd floor
Summary:The Department of Public Safety received a report of the theftof a laptop computer and I-Pod Shuffle from an unsecured residence hall room in Aquinas Hall. The itemswere in plain view. The room’s door was open and unlocked. No suspects have been identified. If you have any information about this crime, please contact the Department of Public Safety at 631-4282 or the Moraga Police Department at (925) 284-5010.
Residence Hall Safety Tips
While thefts and other unlawful activity continue at a relatively low level, adhering to basic crime prevention advice will help you reduce risk to yourself and also discourage those who commit crime. First, when entering your residence hall or building area do not let strangers or unauthorized people into controlled areas. Second, make sure that you lock your door and windows when you leave your room. Even if you are only going to the bathroom, or are visiting a friend down the hall, you still should keep your door locked. Third, when not using your high valued property, secure it. Don’t leave it in plain view for everyone to see. Fourth, report all suspicious persons and activities to Public Safety – (925) 631-4282 or 9-1-1.
The Department of Public Safety highly recommends that you record the serial numbers of your valuable property and engrave your driver’s license number on it. If you choose to engrave your property, the following format is useful to law enforcement: CA/ A1234567. The “CA” represents the state of your driver’s license followed by the license number. Engravers are available for loan at the Department of Public Safety, 111 Assumption Hall. By doing this and having that information available can assist in the recovery of your property.
Being alert and using common sense are the best ways to prevent crime from happening to you and those around you in our community. Continued vigilance and watchfulness are necessary to help you avoid becoming a victim of crime. By taking a few simple precautions you can reduce risk to yourself and also discourage those who commit crime.
When you call the Department of Public Safety be prepared to describe the incident or person, and stay on the phone until the dispatcher tells you it is clear to hang up.
Bill Foley
Chief of Public Safety
This alert was distributed as a public service to theSaint Mary's College community and in compliance with The Jeanne Clery Act of 1998.