The Department of Public Safety and Parking Services would like to advise the UST community of a burglary that occurred off campus.

On Oct. 6, UST students reported a burglary that occurred to their residence on the 1800 block of Iglehart. The incident occurred between the hours of 4:30 and 6 a.m. Suspects gained entry by cutting the kitchen window screen and crawling through the window into the house. A number of rooms and the garage were gone through. The residents reported missing two wallets, keys, a cellular phone and other items. Residents of the house were home and sleeping at the time of the incident.

If you have any information about this crime, you are urged to call the St. Paul Police Department, (651) 291-1111, or the Department of Public Safety Investigator, Mike Barrett, (651) 962-5106.

The following are safety recommendations:

• Always lock your doors and draw your shades at night.
• Leave exterior and interior lights on.
• Use only high-quality dead-bolt locks.
• Ensure that windows are locked securely.
• Keep in touch with your neighbors. Offer your phone number and use theirs in case of emergencies.
• Watch other houses for anything suspicious.
• If you suspect your home has been broken into or somebody is inside your home, immediately dial 9-1-1 from any off-campus phone or 5555 from any on-campus phone.

The University of St. Thomas has resources on campus available to assist off-campus students with landlord and tenant issues. In relation to this advisory, if there are security or safety issues with the off-campus house you live in, the university can act as a helpful resource. Please contact Public Safety, (651) 962-5100, or the Neighborhood Liaison office, (651) 962-6123, for more information.

Public Safety urges you to be proactive and alert. You can help prevent crime!