Burglary – Crime Alert - Tucson, AZ (Main Campus)

May 26, 2024

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University of Arizona Police Department Crime Alert 
(Clery Timely Warning)

 

Type of Offense:  Burglary
Today’s Date:  May 26, 2024
Date and Time of Occurrence:  May 24, 2024 (approximately 4:30 AM)
Location:  1621 E 1 Street, Tucson, AZ (Theta Xi Fraternity)
Reporting Agency:  UAPD / CASE # 2405250002

Synopsis:  On 5/25/24 at 10:09 PM, UAPD received a report of a burglary that occurred on 5/24/24 at Theta Xi Fraternity. Security cameras on the premises captured an unidentified male, carrying two bags, enter the fraternity house through the front door. Subsequently, the cameras captured the suspect, carrying additional bags, exit the house through the back door. Numerous interior doors were damaged with intent to gain access to multiple rooms. At the time of the incident, there were no residents present at the fraternity house. 

Injuries:  None 

Suspect Description: 

Photos of suspect

Status:  UAPD is actively investigating this case. 

Definition: Burglary is the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft.

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If you have any information about this crime, or if you know about any recent similar incidents, please contact UAPD at 520-621-8273. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 88-CRIME (520-882-7463).

UAPD would like to remind the campus community about the following safety tips:

  • Keep your doors and windows locked.

  • Familiarize yourself with the security systems and procedures utilized in your building.

  • Be sure to lock up your vehicles, residential hall rooms, and offices when you leave. Remove any valuables from sight or take them with you when you leave.

  • Do not allow anyone to follow you into your residential hall or a secured area and be sure to secure spaces that are unoccupied to reduce the risk of a crime of opportunity.

  • Keep a record of all keys issued. Master keys and extra duplicates should be locked away for safekeeping.

  • Maintain an inventory of all office equipment; include the make, model, and serial number of each item. Keep this inventory in a safe place. Keep it current by adding the identification numbers of all new equipment.

  • Please do not delay in calling 911. UAPD strongly encourages the reporting of criminal or suspicious activity in a timely manner.

  • For additional safety tips please visit uapd.arizona.edu and safety.arizona.edu

Visit the UAPD Victim Resources page to learn more about available support and resources.

About this notice:

University of Arizona Clery Timely Warnings are released by the University of Arizona Police Department in compliance with federal law when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property. These timely warnings provide information about campus safety and allow campus community members to take precautions. The reported information may not have been investigated or confirmed at the time of the issuance of the warning.

Physical descriptions of a suspect, including race, are included in timely warnings only when they provide specific details that might help distinguish the suspect’s appearance from the general population.

 

A Timely Warning is not the same as a UAlert. A UAlert is an emergency notification for situations involving an immediate threat to the health or safety of students or employees. 

 

Link References:

 

Emergency: 911 • Non-Emergency: 520-621-UAPD (8273) • Tips: 520-88-CRIME (2-7463) • UAPD.arizona.edu