INCIDENT: Multiple Thefts of Auto Parts
OCCURRED: Between September 22, 2023 (Friday), at approximately 2:20 p.m. and September 25, 2023 (Monday), at approximately 7:50 p.m.
LOCATIONS: Mowatt Lane Parking Garage at UMD and the 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, Maryland 20742
UMPD CASE #: 2023-84912
PGPD CASE #: 23-0056983
BRIEF DETAILS:
On Monday, September 25, 2023, at approximately 3:55 a.m., a University of Maryland Police Officer was on the first floor of Mowatt Lane Parking Garage and noticed a black SUV enter the garage. A few moments later, the officer saw the same SUV driving in a manner that got the officer’s attention and failed to obey a traffic control device. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the SUV fled the area.
Officers searched the garage and found five vehicles that either had their wheels and/or other auto accessories stolen. The five vehicles involved were either a Honda or Toyota.
On Monday, September 25, 2023, at approximately 8:03 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) responded to the 4300 block of Hartwick Road and met with the Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD). Between September 22, and September 25, 2023, two vehicles had their wheels stolen. Both vehicles involved were Hondas.
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at approximately 6:06 p.m., UMPD was notified by PGPD of a third vehicle that was tampered with in the 4300 block of Hartwick Road, College Park, MD. The owner of a Toyota reported to police that they found lug nuts to their wheels on the ground. The incident occurred between September 22, and September 25, 2023.
UMPD Officers have increased their patrols in the Mowatt Lane Parking Garage. If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
The University of Maryland Police Department, Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating the thefts that occurred at the Mowatt Lane Parking Garage.
Anyone with any information regarding these incidents and/or the possible identity of the suspect(s), are encouraged to contact UMPD at 301-405-3555. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may email https://www.umpd.umd.edu/contact/submit_tip.cfm
The Prince George's County Police Department is investigating the thefts that occurred in the 4300 block of Hartwick Road.
Anyone with any information regarding these incidents and/or the possible identity of the suspect(s) are encouraged to contact the Prince George’s County Police Department (911 or 301-352-1200).
When available for release, additional information, including updated description of suspect(s) may be obtained by accessing the "UMD Safety Notice" portion of our web site: https://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices.cfm and https://umpdnews.umd.edu/
Safety Tips:
The University of Maryland Police Department provides a walking escort service for anyone who feels unsafe when walking on or near campus. If you would like a walking escort, please call to request one at 301-405-3555. You may also use a blue light emergency phone to call for an escort.
Stay alert and attuned to people and circumstances around you.
Trust your instincts. They are a natural gift that tells you when something is wrong.
If you observe suspicious activity or behavior, contact the police immediately by calling 911 or 301-405-3333.
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Safety Resources:
University of Maryland Police Department
Emergency Number - 301-405-3333 / #3333 from a mobile phone (AT&T and Verizon Wireless) / 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-405-3555
Prince George's County Police Department
Emergency Number - 911
Non-Emergency Number - 301-352-1200
Office of Emergency Management and Business Continuity
https://prepare.umd.edu/ for quick access to phone numbers and emergency guide
UMD Guardian (Mobile Campus Safety App)
https://umpdnews.umd.edu/download-um