SECURITY ADVISORY

March 11, 2003

The Department of Protective Services is asking the CWRU community to be alert for suspicious person(s) on and around campus. CWRU security suspects a thief is working in the area looking for crimes of opportunity.

The most recent crime was the theft of a laptop from the third floor of the Law Library on 3/10. The laptop was left unattended and unsecured.

Please keep all offices secure when leaving them even for a moment. If securing the office is not possible (public access needed), please secure all easy-to-carry items such as laptops, camcorders, etc. In libraries or cafeterias, please carry items with you when you leave a table or use the "buddy system" and take turns watching each other's property.

Around the time of some of the recent thefts, people have reported seeing a suspicious male in the area. He is described as a black male, 5'10", approximately 40 years old, weighing 180 lbs. with black hair, brown eyes and light facial hair. The suspect often carries a white plastic bag and has been seen wearing a three-quarter length, black leather coat and a British style "Kangol" hat.

Protective Services cautions you to be careful if you approach a person of whom you are suspicious. A safer option is to call security at x3333 with a description and direction of travel of the suspect.

If you need additional information, or would like a security survey of your work area, please contact the Crime Prevention Office at 368-6811 or e-mail Karen Gregor at kag4@po.cwru.edu.

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