Community Alert - October 21, 2012

Crimes(s):

Thefts from OPERS complex

Date(s):

September 18, 2012 through October 19, 2012

Location(s):

OPERS complex including the Wellness Center and East Field

Case #s:

6 cases in total involving the theft of wallets, backpacks and contents (see below)

Suspect(s):

No suspect information at this time

Incident(s):

• Case # 12-795  September 18, 2012  East Field Track  Theft of cash/bank cards from wallet
• Case # 12-815  September 25, 2012  Wellness Center  Theft of laptop
• Case # 12-878  October 10, 2012  OPERS Complex  Theft of backpack/laptop
• Case # 12-883  October 12, 2012  OPERS Complex  Theft of duffle bag/contents
• Case # 12-899 October 17, 2012 Wellness Center Theft of wallet
• Case # 12-907 October 19, 2012 Wellness Center Theft of cash from wallet

Safety Reminders:

• Always be alert to your surroundings.
• Be aware of suspicious activity — and please don't hesitate to immediately alert the UC Santa Cruz Police Department of such activity. If you are ever in doubt, it is always better to ask authorities to investigate, rather than risking potential harm to you or someone else.
• Lock your valuables. Never leave your purse, wallet, keys, briefcase or backpack unattended — even if you’re only leaving it for “just a minute.”
• Personal property should be marked with a “personal distinguishing identification mark or number.” (e.g., last name, initials, etc.)
• Take personal responsibility. Put valuables away. Do not leave them visible.
• Close and lock office and residence doors and windows when you leave.
• Save any evidence. Do not remove any evidence until officers are able to respond and investigate.

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Nader Oweis, Chief of Police

University of California, Santa Cruz Police Dept.

This Bulletin is in Compliance with 20 U.S.C. Section 1092 (f), the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" ("Clery Act"), and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).