Thanksgiving Break Safety Tips
We all play a role when it comes to safety in our community. Before you leave for Thanksgiving Break, make sure to review the safety tips below on how to safe guard your house.
UMD Safety Notice 11/22/19
INCIDENT: Indecent Exposure OCCURRED: November 22, 2019, at approximately 11:15 a.m. LOCATION: 1st Level of Stadium Drive Garage UMPD CASE #: 2019-68717 BRIEF DETAILS: On November 22, 2019, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of an indecent exposure that occurred earlier in the day at approximately 11:15 a.m. A female student reported to police that she was walking through Stadium Drive Garage, when she saw a male expose himself. The victim left the area and later called the police. The suspect is described as a male with a beard, wearing a black hoodie. A video review of the cameras in the area is underway. 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 .
UMD Community Notice 11/22/19
**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 Attempted Abduction OCCURRED: November 21, 2019/ Approximately 11:45 p.m. LOCATION: 4700 Block of Harvard Road (near Rhode Island Avenue), College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: PP19112200000921 BRIEF DETAILS: On November 22, 2019, at approximately 1:12 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of an off-campus attempted abduction. The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m., on November 21, 2019, in the 4700 block of Harvard Road, College Park, MD.
UMD Safety Notice 11/21/19
INCIDENT: Multiple Motor Scooter Thefts OCCURRED: Between October11 and November 18, 2019 LOCATION: Parking Lot 11B near the Field Hockey and Lacrosse Complex UMPD CASES #: 2019-59890, 2019-60722, 2019-65056, 2019-67742, and 2019-67759 BRIEF DETAILS: The purpose of this UMD safety notice is to make you aware of multiple motor scooter thefts that have occurred from parking lot 11B. Between October 11 and November 18, UMPD received five reports of motor scooter thefts. All five thefts occurred from parking lot 11b. Three of the five motor scooters were not locked. A video review of the cameras in the area was submitted in each of these cases. We are also seeking the community’s help in identifying the suspect in three of the motor scooter theft cases. For photos of the suspect and additional details, click here. The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating these incidents.
UMD Community Notice 11/17/19
**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 OCCURRED: November 17, 2019/ Approximately 6:45 a.m. LOCATION: 4200 Block of Knox Road, College Park, Maryland PGPD CASE #: PP19111700000984 BRIEF DETAILS: On November 17, 2019, at approximately 12:22 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of an off-campus burglary that occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m., in the 4200 block of Knox Road, College Park, MD. A female student was awoken by a noise she heard and saw a male at the end of her bed. The suspect then ran out of the room.
PGPD Investigating Second Targeted Residential Robbery in College Park in Two Weeks
PGPD Investigating Second Targeted Residential Robbery in College Park in Two Weeks ( http://pgpolice.blogspot.com/2019/11/pgpd-investigating-second-targeted.... ) The Prince George’s County Police Department is investigating a residential armed robbery that occurred in College Park on Monday night. Preliminarily, detectives believe the suspects targeted the victims because, at least, one of the victims is involved with the illegal sale of marijuana.
UMD Community Text Alert 11/11/19
A UMD Community Text Alert was sent for an off-campus home invasion robbery (armed) that occurred in the 7400 block of Dickinson Avenue, on November 11, 2019. For information about the text alerts, visit https://alert.umd.edu/alerts . The Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###
UMD Safety Notice 11/09/19
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 .
2nd Annual Beauties and the Beards
It’s November and you know what that means…the University of Maryland Police Department’s Beauties and the Beards event, also known as No-Shave November. Traditionally, No-Shave November is known as a men’s only event. However, the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) wants all of our employees to have an opportunity to participate. By donating to our selected cause, all members of the police department will have the option to grow out their beards and/or paint their fingernails in wild colors. This year, all proceeds raised by members of the University of Maryland Police Department in the month of November will be donated to the American Stroke Association. If you would like to donate to the American Stroke Association, click here.