Alerts
UMD Community Notice: Off-Campus Robbery (No Weapon)
**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 Robbery (No Weapon) OCCURRED: November 25, 2024 (Monday)/ Approximately 2:15 a.m. LOCATION: 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland…
UMD Advisory: Multiple-Building Power Outage
Facilities Management crews are responding to a multiple-building power outage. Classes in the several buildings are canceled until at least 2pm. Building list can be found here: https://go.umd.edu/1u5r. Please check email for future updates and additional impacts.
UMD Alert Test
First Wednesday of each month at 11:55 a.m., the campus tests the UMD Alert Emergency Notification System, Alertus System and Early Warning Sirens. These are only tests. In the event of an emergency, you will receive text and email notifications with information regarding the nature of the emergency and necessary protective actions. UMD affiliates may edit their mobile device settings at alert.umd.edu. Contact Information: University of Maryland…
UMD Advisory: E-Scooter Thefts
Dear campus community, Theft is the most reported crime on our campus. However, we have seen have seen a rapid increase of theft, specifically, theft of e-scooters. Since September 1, 2024, we have received over 70 reports of e-scooter thefts, across different parts of campus. E-scooters are portable, lightweight, and easy to use, making them very popular among our community. E-scooters are also appealing to others who are looking to take advantage of an…
UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Last Update
This is the last message for the off-campus armed carjacking that occurred at the College Park Metro parking garage. No injuries were reported. Metro Transit Police are continuing to investigate. Officers will continue to patrol the area. If you see something, say something.
UMD COMMUNITY ALERT: Off-Campus Armed Carjacking
An armed carjacking reported inside the College Park Metro parking garage by River Road. Stay away from the area. More information to follow when available.