Each year, more than 100 thefts are reported to the Safety and Security Department. Thefts from autos, offices and thefts of personal property left unattended account for most of these totals. Incidents of theft tend to peak in the months that fall in the middle of regular semesters.
Incidents decline during the summer months.
This is the single best deterrent to the would-be thief in the office or residence. Doors left unlocked for just one minute are a risk. It takes about eight seconds to remove valuables from an unlocked room. Do not leave money, purses or other valuables out in the open. Take them with you or lock them in a desk, closet or cabinet with a secure lock.