Department of Public Safety
April 14, 2024

Timely Warning: Burglary

Alerts

Timely Warning

The Brown University Department of Public Safety provides this notice in compliance with the Timely Notice provision of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.


Incident

On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at approximately 8:15 PM, a community member notified the Brown University Department of Public Safety of a Breaking and Entering into their dorm room in Everett-Poland. The student reported that upon returning to their dorm room, they could hear people speaking inside. The student opened the door and observed two suspects carrying some of their personal possessions. When the student attempted to stop the subjects from leaving, they stated that they had a firearm and demanded that they move out of the way. The subjects were last seen running west on Benevolent Street toward downtown. No weapon was shown, and the student was not hurt. This matter is under investigation by the Providence Police Department and the Brown University Department of Public Safety. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Providence Police at 401-272-3121 or the Brown University Department of Public Safety at 401-863-3322.

Resources

Brown University Department of Public Safety 401-863-3322

Providence Police Department 401-272-3121

Brown Facilities Department 401-863-7800

Brown DPS Director of Advocacy, Engagement and Communication 401-863-2542

The Brown University campus community is always encouraged to take the following steps to keep yourself and others safe:

·Do not allow others to enter the building with you as you walk in (tail-gating)

·Report suspicious behavior, even when you are not threatened

·If you feel unsafe in any situation, trust your instincts and call Brown DPS at 401-863-3322 or the Providence Police at 401-272-3121
 

Please review the Brown DPS web page for additional safety awareness information and resources.

Location

13 Benevolent Street