UPDATE: Suspects possibly left the scene in a vehicle (unknown make, model or color). Officers from PGPD and UMPD are still on scene. Continue to avoid the area and report any suspicious activity.

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INCIDENT:    Burglary

OCCURRED: November 9, 2019/ Approximately 4:00 a.m.

LOCATION: Bel Air Hall

UMPD CASE #: 2019-65693

BRIEF DETAILS:

On November 9, 2019, at approximately 5:07 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a burglary that occurred at approximately 4:00 a.m., at Bel Air Hall. A female UMD student reported to police that she was woken up by the sound of laughter. The student found a male, wearing a red flannel shirt, sleeping in her room. The student asked the male to leave and he left. 

The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating this incident. Individuals with any information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email http://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/anonymous_tip.cfm .

When available for release, additional information, may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: http://universityofmarylandpolice.com/stats/safety_notices.cfm and http://umpdnews.umd.edu/home

Safety Tips:

The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when 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.

An "All Clear" has been issued for the gas line struck by parking lot O1. Washington Gas stopped the leak and they remain on scene.

A gas line was struck by parking lot O1 (by the Architecture Building). Please stay away from the area and follow police directions. Washington Gas has been notified to respond to the scene. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available.

Safety Resources:

University of Maryland Police
Emergency Number -  301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555

UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
umpdnews.umd.edu/umdguardian
  
Prince George's County Police
911 from mobile phone
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200 

UMD Police Walking Escort/Non-Emergency:
301-405-3555

NITE Ride
301-314-6483
http://www.transportation.umd.edu/niteride.html

Help Center (Peer Counseling & Crisis Intervention)
301-314-4357
http://helpcenterumd.org

Counseling Center
301-314-7651
http://counseling.umd.edu/

CARE (Confidential Services for Sexual Assault/Harassment/Rape)
301-741-3442
http://www.health.umd.edu/care

Health Center
301-314-8180
http://www.health.umd.edu/