**Community Notice**
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 Burglary and Indecent Exposure
OCCURRED: July 13, 2025 (Sunday)/ Approximately 8 a.m.
LOCATION: 8700 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland
PGPD CASE #: 25-0038277
BRIEF DETAILS:
On July 13, 2025, at approximately 8:54 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) was notified of an off-campus burglary and indecent exposure that occurred at approximately 8 a.m., on July 13, 2025, in the 8700 block of Baltimore Avenue, College Park, Maryland.
A resident reported to the Prince George’s County Police Department that they found an unknown man, who exposed himself inside their apartment. The resident yelled and the man left the residence.
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 suspect may be obtained by accessing UMPD News at https://umpdnews.umd.edu/
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.
Make sure that you lock your doors and windows before you leave your residence and when you are in for the night. If your residence has a home security system, make sure to set it.
See Something, Say Something!
Be Smart, Be Safe!
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/
Bias Incident Support Services
301-405-0980