[Cp-bulletin] INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN

[Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer]

MIT Police Informational Bulletin

Issued: July 2, 2008
 
INCIDENT:
On June 30, 2008 MIT Police received a report of a "peeping Tom" in 
Building 56 on the 5th floor women's room. This incident occurred at 
approximately 3:00 pm.

There was a similar report in June 2007.

SUSPECT:
The victim describes the suspect as follows: Hispanic male, buzz cut and 
wearing bright green and yellow sneakers, dark blue shirt and baggy 
pants, approximately 5'7" tall, 175-200 pounds, and might have a tattoo 
on the right arm. This individual was observed in the area approximately 
30 minutes prior to the incident.

*Anyone on campus should call the MIT Police Department at 617-253-1212, 
utilize a blue light emergency telephone, or dial 100 from an Institute
telephone if they are in danger or see this suspect. *

If you have any information that might be helpful in this investigation, 
contact the MIT Police at 617-253-1212; W89, 301 Vassar Street; or 
anonymously at 617-258-TIPS (8-8477).

Please forward this notice to your colleagues and post it on appropriate 
bulletin boards.


LAPTOP THEFT NOTICE:
The MIT Police have received 18 reports of stolen laptops since June 12. 
Three laptops were reported stolen during the daytime from Hayden 
Library while left unattended "for just a  minute". There were four 
laptops reported stolen from campus living groups and one ruse that was 
used by the suspect is that he was "here to visit his mother on the 
cleaning crew". Other laptops were in either locked or unlocked office 
areas but left on desktops. The most common time frame is from 4:00 pm - 
3:00 am.

Please be sure to secure all valuables before you leave for this holiday 
weekend.

GPS THEFT:

Thefts of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are on the rise in the
Cambridge area, including MIT. The theft of these high value items can 
bring in quick cash
for the thief who sells them in pawn shops, and online lists.

Thieves are looking for criminal opportunities. They look for the GPS
suction cup or the faintest mark of the suction cup or mounting bracket
on the windshield or dash. These vehicle become potential targets. The
thief will smash the window and rummage through the interior of the car
looking for the GPS or any other valuable property.

So, what can you do to prevent the thief from breaking into your car?
Don't keep value items visible in your car. Lock them in the trunk
_before_ you arrive at your final destination.
Remove the suction cup or support cradle on your windshield or
dashboard. Clean the suction cap marks from your windshield.
Maintain Serial Numbers - most people who have had their GPS stolen
have no idea what the serial number to assist in the recovery.
We recommend that you password protect your electronic devices when
possible.

When parking if you have an car alarm, remember to set it. The thieves
are breaking into vehicles day and night. If you see something or
someone suspicious please call the MIT Police at 617-253-1212, or
utilize a blue light emergency telephone or dial 100 from an Institute
telephone.