It was reported to Vanderbilt Police Department that a burglary occurred at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Sutherland House. A student returned to his room and saw a man partially inside his ground level window, with his arm and part of his shoulder inside the student's room. The man at the window ran towards 18th Avenue South when the student entered the room. Nothing was missing from inside the room. The student had previously left the window unsecured.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. another report was received by VPD reporting that a man with a similar description was seen at approximately 10:10 p.m. walking through the area at the upper Quad of the Commons.

Suspect Description: Male, black, light-skinned with freckles, average build, tall, approximately 35 years old wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey with the number 80, blue jeans, stocking cap and gloves

IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION RELATING TO THESE OR SIMILAR INCIDENTS,
PLEASE CALL Vanderbilt Police Department at 615- 322-2745

IF YOU WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS,
CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 74-CRIME (742-7463).

Risk Reduction Tips
Lock residence hall room doors.
Secure all lower level windows.
Walk or jog in groups of three or more.
Avoid isolated or dark areas.
Travel with confidence and purpose.
Do not wear earphones while walking or jogging.
Know the locations of emergency phones.
Do not use ATMs at night.
Stay alert, and plan ahead for "What if...?"
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES
* The Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center 322-4843
* Psychological & Counseling Center 322-2571
* Student Health Services 322-2427
** REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS, VEHICLES, OR ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY! **
ON CAMPUS, DIAL 911 OR USE A BLUE LIGHT PHONE!
(NOTE: from a cell phone, call 421-1911)