UC Berkeley, Police Department, Crime Alert: 06-120606-113NC

Auto Burglaries

Lawrence Hall of Science

December 7, 2006

On December 6, 2006, three (3) auto burglaries via window smash occurred at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Personal property, including electronic devices and holiday packages, was taken. The burglaries occurred between 10:56 AM and 2:53 PM in the LHS parking lot.

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas certain types of crimes such as robberies, purse snatchings and auto burglaries, increase dramatically. UCPD recommends taking the following steps in protecting your property and to discourage would-be criminals from committing auto burglaries:

Park in well-lit, heavily populated areas.
Never leave holiday presents and valuables in plain view, even if your car is locked. Put them in the trunk out of sight.
Close all windows and lock all doors before leaving your vehicle.
Make a copy of your registration and insurance, and keep them in your wallet or purse. Then remove all forms of identification from your vehicle. Anyone with permission to drive your vehicle should also have a copy of the registration and insurance with them to furnish to the police if necessary.
Report any suspicious activity or individuals to UCPD immediately when you feel safe to do so by dialing 9-1-1 or 642-3333 (from cell phones).

If you have any information about this crime, please contact:

Berkeley Police Department
(510) 981-5900 / 24 Hours

University of California Police Department
Criminal Investigation Bureau
(510) 642-0472 / 8AM-5PM
(510) 642-6760 / All other times

As with any emergency situation, if you see suspicious activity, call 9-1-1.
From a cell phone, call 642-3333.

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