Campus Crime

GTPD Holiday Safety Tips

Every year GTPD sees an increase in opportunistic crime during the holidays. Here are some tips to avoid being a victim:

If you are leaving your vehicle on campus during the holidays, ensure doors are locked, valuables are hidden, and windows are up.

In residence halls, lock doors and windows before leaving.

Take large valuable items home over break (iPods, computers, etc.)

Greek organizations should provide GTPD with a contact for the house while everyone is away. Greek houses should secure all doors, windows and items outside of the house.

EAST CAMPUS ROBBERIES

A student reported a robbery at the corner of Techwood Dr. and North Ave. on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 1:00 a.m.

The student was approached by two males, one of whom grabbed the student's cell phone and glasses, at which point they crossed North Ave., entered a black four-door sedan, and drove off.

The two suspects were a black male, approximately 20 years old, 5'11"-6'1" tall , 150-160 lbs, with long black hair in dreadlocks, and a black male, approximately 20 years old, 5'8"-5'11" tall , 150-160 lbs., with short black hair.

Another incident occured when a student reported an armed robbery on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 4:45 a.m. near the intersection of Techwood Dr. and Bobby Dodd Way.

While standing at the corner of the streets the student was approached by two males, who demanded his wallet at gunpoint. The student surrendered the cash in his wallet. The suspects ran down Techwood Dr. after a vehicle drove up and the victim lost sight of them as they passed Fourth St.

The suspects were ablack male, approximately 16-18 years old, 5'5"-5'6" and 145-150 lbs., wearing sunglasses with "Dog" and "Passion" on the lenses, as well as a white male, approximately 16-18 years old, 6'2"-6'3" and 180-190 lbs. , wearing a black "Beanie"-style cap with a yellow line on it.

Neither student was hurt over the course of the incidents. GTPD asks that anyone with information relating to these incidents to call 404-894-2500 or email them at crimetips@police.gatech.edu