Timely Warning

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

Incident

At 4:50 pm, the Brown University Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management (DPSEM) received a report of a breaking and entering into a student's residence room within Champlin Hall. The room was unoccupied and had been left unlocked at the time of the incident. An unidentified individual entered the room and removed cash from a purse located within. No injuries were reported, and a suspect description is not available at this time.

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.