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 Saturday, July 20th 2024, at approximately 7 PM, the Brown University Department of Public Safety received notification of a burglary from a community member. The community member stated that she left her dormitory room at 5:15 AM and when she arrived back to her room at approximately 7 PM she found the room door ajar and noticed an open drawer. Upon inspection she noticed several items missing from the drawer and the room. The community member reported the burglary to the Brown University Department of Public Safety. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact 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 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:

• Report suspicious behavior, even when you are not directly 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
• Do not allow others to enter the building with you as you walk in (tail-gating)

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

Location

168 Thayer Street