Thefts Preventing Thefts Theft is by far the most common crime on college campuses.
Most thefts are crimes of opportunity and can be prevented by taking simple precautions.
Keep valuables with you at all times or leave them at home. Record the make, model, and serial numbers of all valuables and keep the records in a safe place. Engrave your property with your driver license or some other identification number. Report stolen property to the Security Department as soon as possible. Leave textbooks unattended, particularly toward the end of a semester.