Alerts
UMPD needs your Help - See Something, Say Something!
Since April 2nd, 2014, we have had three reported incidents of where a female was inside a women’s bathroom and notice a handheld portable electronic device that had capabilities of either recoding video and/or taking a photo. One incident occurred at LaPlata Hall and one at Centreville Hall. In both incidents, a female was inside the women’s bathroom, taking a shower when a handheld portable electronic device was seen peering under and over the shower stall. In the LaPlata Hall incident, the student reports that a picture was taken by a cell phone that was seen peering underneath the shower stall. The suspect left the bathroom. In the Centreville Hall incident on April 4th, the student reports a handheld portable electronic device that has a lens on it, peering over top of the shower stall. Unknown if the device was recording or taking a photo. The victim then yelled and heard doors opening.
Call UMPD if you Remember Seeing this Person
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating two separate incidents of peeping tom. On April 2nd, at approximately 4:43 p.m., a female UMD employee reported a peeping tom incident to police that occurred inside the women's bathroom at Biology-Psychology building. At approximately 8:47p.m., a female UMD student reported a peeping tom incident that occurred inside a women's bathroom at LaPlata Hall. The suspect in the Biology-Psychology incident is described as a dark skin black male, approximately 5’09” to 5’10”, athletic build, short black hair, was wearing a purple short-sleeve shirt with graphics, light gray sweatpants, white socks, and one black flip flop. The suspect also had an unknown color backpack. The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is conducting an investigation. If you remember seeing this individual, you are encouraged to contact police at 301-405-3555. You may also email any information to investigations@umpd.umd.edu
2014 College Park Good Neighbor Day
Members of the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and family joined the College Park community for Good Neighbor Day this past Saturday, March 29th, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Individuals volunteered in the removal of unwanted debris from streets and invasive species plants removal from wooded areas in North College Park. Thank you for volunteering your time on a rainy Saturday morning. Pictured above are members of UMPD and family. About Good Neighbor Day: Good Neighbor Day represents an annual cross-campus service project and a renewed commitment by the University of Maryland community to being a good neighbor in the City of College Park. We focus on clean-up efforts that contribute to a great quality of life for all College Park residents and celebrate being a good neighbor, every day of the year. - See more at: http://vpaf.umd.edu/gnd/index.html
Safety and Security Reminders
Getting back into the routine of things can be a challenge after having a week off of school. To help you get back into the swing of things, the University of Maryland Police Department reminds you to continue to be vigilant in safety and security by providing safety tips and resources. Keep your room door locked, when you’re asleep, down the hall, in the shower, or visiting others in your building. Make sure doors close and latch behind you. If you are at a resident hall and noticed that a door is not securing properly, please contact 301-314-9675. For all other buildings contact 301-405-3555. Students should be cognizant of tailgaters who attempt to gain access into a building, dorm, or facility by walking in with the person who rightfully enters. All persons that are allowed access to a dorm are issued swipe access cards or keys allowing them entry. This includes faculty, staff, workers, and temporary workers. All will have their own means of making entry and should not feel offended if questioned by students.
Detectives make arrest in on-campus robbery that occurred on 3/9/14
Detectives arrested and charged one of the suspects, Mark W. Andrews (photo not available at this time) in connection with the on-campus robbery that occurred on March 9th, 2014, shortly after 1 a.m. Two male University of Maryland students were walking near South Campus Commons buildings #1 and #2, when they were approached by two suspects. The suspects demanded property, assaulted one of the victims, took property, and fled the area. One suspect took off in the direction towards Susquehanna Hall area and one suspect took off in an unknown direction on campus. No weapons were used. Our Criminal Investigations Unit along with the assistance from our Security Operations Center was able to obtain video footage of the incident and the path of travel that the suspects took. Using this information along with video footage obtained from local establishments, information about the two suspects was obtained.
Information Update Regarding Lakeland Community Incident
In the evening of March 14, 2014, the Prince George's County Police received a report of an elderly male carrying what appeared to be a weapon off campus on 54th Avenue in the Lakeland community, near the railroad tracks. Prince George's County Police initially responded and were later joined by University Police as well as Maryland Park Police officers. The man was spotted running from the area to his residence on Lakeland Road. Prince George's County officers took custody of the man and recovered the BB gun the man was carrying. The BB gun was modified to resemble a rifle. At no time did the man point or fire the BB gun at any person. The Prince George's County Police are handling this case. If additional information is needed regarding this incident, please contact that agency.