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CRIME ALERTS

Protect Your Property over the Holiday Season!

Students Living on Campus Previous years have shown that theft of property increases during the holiday season. This information bulletin is a reminder to lock up and secure all property before going home for the holidays. Below is a list of tips you can use to prevent your property from being stolen.

Preventive Measures

  • Make sure all windows and doors are locked and secured when leaving for the holidays.
  • “Double check” your door to make sure that it locked properly before leaving.
  • The best way to keep your valuables safe during the holidays is to take them home with you. If this is not possible, make sure all items of value are locked away and secured.
  • Close your blinds and/or curtains on all windows. This prevents a person from being able to see your valuables from outside the building.
  • Make a list of all serial #’s, make, and model for all electronics and keep the list in a safe place.
  • When parked around campus, do not leave your valuables in plain sight. Please remove all iPods, car stereo decks, laptops, GPS’s and any other personal high dollar items.
  • Make sure your car is locked and secured.

For additional information, call the San Francisco State University Police Department (415) 338-7200.

Protect Your Property!

Theft of Property Theft of personal property is the #1 one crime reported to the police. Most thefts occur when personal property is left unattended. Below is a list of tips you can use to prevent your property from being stolen.

Preventive Measures

  • Never leave your property unattended or out of your sight.
  • Carry your wallet or purse on your body and not in your backpack. Secure all doors and windows when leaving your residence.
  • Secure all doors and accessible windows prior to going to bed.
  • Secure all valuable items when entertaining guests. (For example: laptops, cell phones, iPods, etc.)

For additional information, call the San Francisco State University Police Department (415) 338-7200 or the San Francisco Police Department (415) 553-0123.

Sexual Assault 
September 30, 2011

On Friday night (09-30-2011) between 8:00PM-10:00pm, a female visiting with her friends entered the Towers to attend an ongoing party.  The female waited in the lobby while her friends attempt to locate the resident who was allegedly holding the party. 

An unknown male suspect (18 - 22 years old, ~5'8", ~180 lbs., short hair, mixed race) called out to her and said, "I know where you're going.  You can come with me."  The victim believes that the suspect may have overheard her talking to her friends about the party.  She believes the suspect may have used that information to lure her into the elevator. Believing the suspect was friendly enough, she went inside the elevator with the suspect. 

Once inside the elevator and as the doors were closing, her friends returned and exited the elevator on the opposite side.  Her friends asked the victim where she was going.   The victim attempted to exit the elevator to meet with her friends, but the suspect grabbed her from behind and held onto her as the elevator doors closed.  The elevator car went up to an unknown floor at which point both suspect and victim exited and went into an unknown room. 

The victim followed the suspect into the room believing that a party was going on inside.  Once inside, the suspect proceeded to sexually assault the victim.   When the assault was over, the victim managed to get away and leave the area.  Once she was away and aware of her location, she was able to locate and reunite with her friends. 

If anyone saw or heard any part of this incident or may have further suspect information please come forward and contact:  Inspector Abe Leal San Francisco State University Police Department at (415) 338-7200 or (415) 338-2222.


 

Bicycle Thefts On Campus 
September 15, 2011

There has been a recent trend of bicycle thefts occurring around campus, specifically at Bike Racks at various academic buildings as well as in the housing area. This information bulletin is a reminder to keep your bicycle safe. Our data shows that bicycle thefts occur throughout the day--they are not restricted to evening hours. Stated below are preventive measures you can take to help protect your bicycle.

Preventive Measures

  • If possible park your bike in the Bicycle Barn
  • Park your bicycle in a well-lit area, high pedestrian area
  • Use hardened locks (padlocks) and chains (alloy steel) when locking your bike
  • Use small “U” locks, Do Not Use CABLE LOCKS.
  • Take a piece of your bike with you, i.e. seat, or tire.
  • Make sure the locks on your bike are secured
  • Register your bike with the National Bike Registry
  • Download “Preventing Bike Theft” brochure from our web site.

If you have any information regarding these recent thefts or would like additional information, please call the San Francisco State University Police Department (415) 338-7200.


 

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