**Advisory**
The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department.
INCIDENT: Off-Campus Voyeur Incident
OCCURRED: April 27, 2026 (Monday)/ Approximately 11 p.m.
LOCATION: 4600 block of Knox Road, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 26-0022302
BRIEF DETAILS:
On April 27, 2026, at approximately 11:14 p.m., a University of Maryland Police Department officer was in the area of the 4600 block of Knox Road, when two women approached the officer to file a report. The Prince George’s County Police Department was notified and responded out to the scene.
It was reported that an unknown suspect approached a residence in the 4600 block of Knox Road. The suspect was peeping the windows of the residence and touching the door knobs. The suspect then left the scene.
At that time, the incident was cleared as a trespassing report. On April 28, 2026, at approximately 8:41 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department received confirmation that the incident type was changed to voyeur incident.
The Prince George’s County Police Department is continuing to investigate this incident.
Anyone with information related to this incident and/or the possible identity of the suspect are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200). If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911.
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of the suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News.
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
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Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-umd-guardian-app-today
UMD Police Walking Escort
301-405-3555
NITE Ride
301-314-3687
https://transportation.umd.edu/shuttle-um/nite-ride
ADA/504 Coordinator
301-405-2841
https://accessibility.umd.edu/