The UC Santa Cruz Police Department is asking for the community’s help in investigating a rash of thefts that occurred from mid- to late October.
The department received reports of three burglaries, seven incidents of grand theft, and 10 incidents of petty theft. Many of the thefts happened in residence halls or parking lots. A full list is below.
The campus community is encouraged to be vigilant and to immediately report any crimes, possible crimes in progress, as well as any suspicious behavior by calling 911. Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to call our dispatch center at 831-459-2231, ext. 1. Timely reporting allows campus community members to secure their property and to take precautions for personal safety.
Reported incidents
Burglaries (459 PC)
19-1013 10/26/2019 CAMPUS FACILITIES PARKING LOT 116
19-1014 10/26/2019 CAMPUS FACILITIES PARKING LOT 116
19-1028 10/30/2019 VILLAGE HOUSING F3
Grand theft (487 PC)
19-912 10/7/2019 MCHENRY LIBRARY
19-942 10/14/2019 COWELL COLLEGE TURNER
19-943 10/14/2019 UCSC
19-945 10/14/2019 STEVENSON HOUSE 4
19-969 10/19/2019 DICKENS WAY
19-1011 10/26/2019 STEVENSON COLLEGE HOUSE 6
19-1019 10/28/2019 RACHEL CARSON CLLG C-L
Petty theft (488 PC)
19-954 10/16/2019 COWELL COLLEGE
19-965 10/18/2019 STEVENSON COLLEGE HOUSE 1
19-990 10/23/2019 PARKING LOT 157 GRAD STUDENT HSE 8
19-1000 10/24/2019 OAKES COLLEGE
19-1003 10/25/2019 STEVENSON COLLEGE HOUSE 8
19-1017 10/28/2019 COLLEGE 8 DINING HALL
19-1023 10/29/2019 OAKES COLLEGE
19-1024 10/29/2019 STEVENSON COLLEGE HOUSE 4
19-1025 10/29/2019 NOBEL DR
19-1029 10/30/2019 COWELL COLLEGE PARKMAN HOUSE
Safety Tips
• If you feel you or others are in danger, immediately call 911.
• Report all in-progress crimes, or suspected crimes, by calling 911 from any landline or cell phone. Reports may also be made by utilizing one of the several "blue light," emergency or elevator phones located throughout campus.
• Suspicious people or activity should be reported to the UC Santa Cruz Police Department by calling 911, when it is safe to do so.
• Be alert to your surroundings. Your actions can help prevent others from becoming victims. Attempt to keep a safe distance from strangers.
• Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes you uneasy, tell someone, avoid the person or leave the area.
• Do not leave valuable items unsecured and unattended.
Campus Resources
UC Santa Cruz is a community committed to being inclusive and welcoming of all people. We strive to provide a safe place for everyone to work and learn.
For students, a range of support services is available through the Cowell Student Health Center including personal counseling through Counseling and Psychological Services and support through a Confidential Victim Advocate.
For employees, the Employee Assistance Program can provide personal counseling and support. More information can be found online.
This bulletin is in compliance with 20 U.S.C. Section 1092 (f), the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), and the Code of Federal Regulations.
