On-campus parking lot thefts on the rise
Eric Ludy
Issue date: 12/3/08 Section: News
University police have reported an increase in thefts from vehicles over the past few weeks, according to university police Sgt. Sean Huls.
Huls said that he hasn't seen this many thefts over such a short period in quite some time. Since video surveillance cameras were installed in the lots a few years ago, he said, thefts from vehicles have gone down dramatically.
The past two weeks, though, have run counter to this trend, with a reported three vehicle break-ins. In one incident, a student, who left his vehicle running unattended for 10 minutes in Lot J2, lost a wallet containing credit cards and $130 in cash.
The suspect was caught on camera, but officers were unable to distinguish any identifying features.
In the two other cases, valuables such as a hunting knife and an iPod were stolen.
Huls wished to remind students to take all valuables out of their car and make sure to always lock their vehicles.
Huls said that he hasn't seen this many thefts over such a short period in quite some time. Since video surveillance cameras were installed in the lots a few years ago, he said, thefts from vehicles have gone down dramatically.
The past two weeks, though, have run counter to this trend, with a reported three vehicle break-ins. In one incident, a student, who left his vehicle running unattended for 10 minutes in Lot J2, lost a wallet containing credit cards and $130 in cash.
The suspect was caught on camera, but officers were unable to distinguish any identifying features.
In the two other cases, valuables such as a hunting knife and an iPod were stolen.
Huls wished to remind students to take all valuables out of their car and make sure to always lock their vehicles.
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