Timely Warning

The Brown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management provides this notice in compliance with the Timely Notice provision of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Incident

On Friday, March 13, at approximately 9:00 PM, two community members notified the Brown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management of a Breaking and Entering into their dorm rooms in Vartan Gregorian Quad A. In both instances, the students’ dorm rooms were unoccupied and left unlocked.  In both cases, laptops and iPads were stolen. A third student reported being in his room with the door slightly open, when three to four subjects partially opened the door.  When the individuals saw that the room was occupied, they did not enter the room and ran away in an unknown direction of travel.  The only description available is all the subjects were wearing masks, and one individual was wearing Nike Jordan sneakers and tight black jeans.  No students were threatened or injured.

This matter is under investigation by the Brown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Brown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management at 401-863-3322.

Resources

Brown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management 401-863-3322

Providence Police Department 401-272-3121

Brown DPSEM Director of Advocacy, Engagement and Communication 401-863-2542

Safety Tips:

• Lock your doors: Always lock your room door, even if you are only stepping out for a few minutes.
• Secure Valuables: Keep expensive electronics (laptops, tablets, gaming consoles) out of plain sight from windows or open doors.
• See Something, Say Something: Report any individuals wearing masks or acting suspiciously in residential areas to 401-863-3322 or dial 911.
• Do Not Tailgate: Ensure that exterior building doors close and latch behind you. Do not allow unknown individuals to follow you into the building.
• Do not prop doors: Ensure that exterior building doors close and latch behind you to prevent unauthorized access.

Please review the Brown DPSEM web page for additional safety awareness information and resources.

Location: 103 Thayer St.