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MIT Police issued a timely warning for a burglary at Alpha Delta Phi, published in the MIT timely-warnings archive.

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On October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m., the MIT Police responded to Alpha Delta Phi, an MIT fraternity located at 351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge on a report of a burglary. The reporting party stated that at 02:50 a.m., a male suspect entered the residence and stole two bicycles, a D.J. turntable and a pair of headphones. There were no signs of forced entry. According to video surveillance provided by the fraternity, the suspect appears to be a white male, with a medium build, mustache and beard, and facial piercings, wearing a white Florida Marlins baseball hat, gray Nike sweatshirt and blue jeans. While victims of crimes are never to blame for criminal activity, there are some precautions that can be taken. In order to protect yourself and your belongings from theft and/or facilitate the recovery of your stolen property, MIT Police encourage you to follow these tips: ·           Immediately notify the MIT Police at 617-253-1212 or 100 from any campus phone if you believe a crime is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur. ·         Always lock your residential doors and windows. Assure that the locks are in good working order. Close and lock first floor windows at night or when not at home. If windows have a box air conditioner, consider using a brace to prevent intruders from using those windows a way to gain entry. ·         Lock your residential door if you are leaving (even if only for a minute or two). ·         When entering or exiting a residence or, make sure the door closes tightly behind you. ·         Report suspicious people or activity. Report all tailgaters. The MIT Police want to remind the MIT community that we are located in an urban setting and share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. The MIT Police are investigating this crime and request the assistance from the MIT community.  If you wish to leave an anonymous tip please call 617-258-TIPS (8-8477). Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit MIT Police 565-570 Memorial Drive Cambridge, Ma. 02139 617-253-1212
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To check this alert, Claude Opus 5.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

On October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m., the MIT Police responded to Alpha Delta Phi, an MIT fraternity located at 351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge on a report of a burglary. The reporting party stated that at 02:50 a.m., a male suspect entered the residence and stole two bicycles, a D.J. turntable and a pair of headphones. There were no signs of forced entry. According to video surveillance provided by the fraternity, the suspect appears to be a white male, with a medium build, mustache and beard, and facial piercings, wearing a white Florida Marlins baseball hat, gray Nike sweatshirt and blue jeans. While victims of crimes are never to blame for criminal activity, there are some precautions that can be taken. In order to protect yourself and your belongings from theft and/or facilitate the recovery of your stolen property, MIT Police encourage you to follow these tips: ·           Immediately notify the MIT Police at 617-253-1212 or 100 from any campus phone if you believe a crime is occurring, has occurred, or is about to occur. ·         Always lock your residential doors and windows. Assure that the locks are in good working order. Close and lock first floor windows at night or when not at home. If windows have a box air conditioner, consider using a brace to prevent intruders from using those windows a way to gain entry. ·         Lock your residential door if you are leaving (even if only for a minute or two). ·         When entering or exiting a residence or, make sure the door closes tightly behind you. ·         Report suspicious people or activity. Report all tailgaters. The MIT Police want to remind the MIT community that we are located in an urban setting and share many of the crime and safety issues that exist in any city. The MIT Police are investigating this crime and request the assistance from the MIT community.  If you wish to leave an anonymous tip please call 617-258-TIPS (8-8477). Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit MIT Police 565-570 Memorial Drive Cambridge, Ma. 02139 617-253-1212

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree the sender is the MIT Police, named throughout and in the "Issued by" signature.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Issued by MIT Police.
    2. present: Issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention unit.
    3. present: It names MIT Police and is "Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention".
    4. present: Names the 'MIT Police' and is 'Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention'.
    5. present: It names the MIT Police and is "Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention".
    6. present: Issued by the MIT Police.
    7. present: Issued by the 'MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit'.
    8. present: Issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention Unit.
    9. present: It is 'Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit'.
    10. present: Issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit.
    11. present: Issued by the MIT Police.
    12. present: It is issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention unit.
    13. present: Issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention unit.
    14. present: Issued by the MIT Police.
    15. present: Issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention Unit.
    16. present: It names the MIT Police and is signed 'Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit'.
    17. present: It is 'Issued by' the MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit, identifying the source.
    18. present: It names 'the MIT Police' as the responding agency and is 'Issued by' the MIT Police Crime Prevention Unit.
    19. present: It names the 'MIT Police' as responder and is 'Issued by' the MIT Police Crime Prevention unit.
    20. present: It is 'Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit', naming the police agency.
    21. present: It names 'the MIT Police' as responder and is 'Issued by' the MIT Police Crime Prevention Unit.
    22. present: It names the MIT Police as responders and is 'Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit'.
    23. present: The notice says 'the MIT Police responded' and is issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention unit.
    24. present: The notice is 'Issued by MIT Police Crime Prevention/Community Policing Unit', naming the sender.
    25. present: The notice says 'the MIT Police responded' and is issued by the MIT Police Crime Prevention unit.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the hazard is named specifically as a burglary in which bicycles and electronics were stolen.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Burglary.
    2. present: It names a burglary.
    3. present: It names a burglary with stolen bicycles and equipment.
    4. present: Names a 'burglary'.
    5. present: It names "a burglary" with stolen bicycles and equipment.
    6. present: It names a burglary.
    7. present: Names a burglary.
    8. present: Names a burglary.
    9. present: It names a burglary.
    10. present: It names a 'burglary' with stolen items.
    11. present: It names a burglary.
    12. present: It names a burglary.
    13. present: It names a burglary.
    14. present: It reports a burglary.
    15. present: A burglary with stolen items.
    16. present: It reports 'a report of a burglary' in which bicycles, a turntable, and headphones were stolen.
    17. present: It names a burglary in which two bicycles, a turntable and headphones were stolen.
    18. present: It names a 'burglary' where a suspect stole bicycles, a turntable, and headphones.
    19. present: It describes a 'burglary' in which bicycles, a turntable, and headphones were stolen.
    20. present: It reports 'a burglary' in which the suspect stole bicycles, a turntable, and headphones.
    21. present: It reports 'a burglary' in which a male stole two bicycles, a turntable, and headphones.
    22. present: It reports a 'burglary' in which two bicycles, a turntable and headphones were stolen.
    23. present: It names a 'burglary' in which a suspect stole bicycles, a turntable and headphones.
    24. present: It names a 'burglary' in which bicycles, a turntable, and headphones were stolen.
    25. present: It names a 'burglary' in which bicycles and electronics were stolen from a fraternity.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All reads agree the location is given: Alpha Delta Phi "at 351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge".

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Alpha Delta Phi, 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    2. present: Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge.
    3. present: It gives Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    4. present: Gives 'Alpha Delta Phi ... 351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
    5. present: It gives Alpha Delta Phi at "351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge".
    6. present: It says Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    7. present: Gives 'Alpha Delta Phi' at '351 Massachusetts Avenue'.
    8. present: Gives Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    9. present: It gives Alpha Delta Phi at '351 Massachusetts Avenue'.
    10. present: It gives Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge.
    11. present: It says Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    12. present: It gives Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    13. present: It gives Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    14. present: It names Alpha Delta Phi at 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    15. present: Alpha Delta Phi, 351 Massachusetts Avenue.
    16. present: It places the burglary at Alpha Delta Phi, '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
    17. present: It locates the burglary at Alpha Delta Phi, 351 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge.
    18. present: It locates the burglary at 'Alpha Delta Phi', a fraternity at '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
    19. present: It locates the burglary at Alpha Delta Phi, '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
    20. present: It names 'Alpha Delta Phi' at '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge' as the location.
    21. present: It locates the burglary at Alpha Delta Phi, '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
    22. present: It locates the burglary at 'Alpha Delta Phi', located at '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
    23. present: It places the burglary at Alpha Delta Phi, '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
    24. present: It locates the burglary at 'Alpha Delta Phi', 351 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge.
    25. present: It gives the location as Alpha Delta Phi at '351 Massachusetts Avenue, in Cambridge'.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the listed tips, such as "Always lock your residential doors and windows" and notifying MIT Police, are protective instructions to recipients.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Lists tips such as locking doors and windows.
    2. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows and report suspicious people.
    3. present: Tips instruct readers to lock doors and windows and report tailgaters.
    4. present: Tips instruct 'Always lock your residential doors and windows'.
    5. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows and notify MIT Police.
    6. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows.
    7. present: Tips instruct recipients to lock doors and windows and report tailgaters.
    8. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows and report tailgaters.
    9. present: Tips say 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and report suspicious people.
    10. present: Tips instruct readers to lock doors and windows and report tailgaters.
    11. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows and notify police.
    12. present: Tips tell readers to lock residential doors and windows.
    13. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows and report suspicious people.
    14. present: Tips tell readers to lock doors and windows and report tailgaters.
    15. present: Tips such as 'Always lock your residential doors and windows'.
    16. present: Tips instruct readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and to report tailgaters.
    17. present: The tips tell readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows', a protective action.
    18. present: Its tips tell readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and report tailgaters, which are protective steps.
    19. present: Tips tell readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and report tailgaters.
    20. present: Its tips instruct readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and report tailgaters.
    21. present: Tips instruct readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and report tailgaters.
    22. present: The tips tell readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and report tailgaters, which are protective actions.
    23. present: Tips tell readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows' and report tailgaters.
    24. present: Tips instruct 'Always lock your residential doors and windows', a protective action.
    25. present: Its tips tell readers to 'Always lock your residential doors and windows', a protective action.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree timing is explicit: "On October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m." plus the 02:50 a.m. entry time.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: October 27, 2024, 8:08 p.m.
    2. present: It states October 27, 2024 at 8:08 p.m.
    3. present: It gives "October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.".
    4. present: States 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.'
    5. present: It gives "October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.".
    6. present: It gives October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.
    7. present: States 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.'.
    8. present: Gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.'.
    9. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.'
    10. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.'
    11. present: It gives October 27, 2024 at 8:08 p.m.
    12. present: It gives October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.
    13. present: It gives October 27, 2024, and times.
    14. present: It gives October 27, 2024 at 8:08 p.m.
    15. present: 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.'
    16. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' and an entry time of 02:50 a.m.
    17. present: It dates the report to October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m., with entry at 02:50 a.m.
    18. present: It states the date 'October 27, 2024' with times of 8:08 p.m. and 02:50 a.m.
    19. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' and an entry time of 02:50 a.m.
    20. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' for the police response and 02:50 a.m. for the entry.
    21. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' and the 02:50 a.m. entry time.
    22. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' and a 02:50 a.m. entry time.
    23. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' and a 02:50 a.m. entry time.
    24. present: It gives 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' and a 02:50 a.m. entry time.
    25. present: It dates the report to 'October 27, 2024, at 8:08 p.m.' and the entry to 02:50 a.m.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Unanimous: the notice reports stolen property but states no consequence or severity for recipients, so impact is absent.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: No consequence or severity conveyed.
    2. absent: Only the stolen items are listed; no severity or potential harm is stated.
    3. absent: No consequence or severity beyond the theft is conveyed.
    4. absent: No consequence or severity statement beyond listing stolen items.
    5. absent: Beyond the theft itself, no consequence or severity is stated.
    6. absent: No consequence or severity is conveyed.
    7. absent: Only stolen property is described; no severity is stated.
    8. absent: No harm or severity is stated.
    9. absent: No consequence or severity beyond the theft is stated.
    10. absent: No consequence or severity is stated beyond the theft.
    11. absent: No harm or severity is stated.
    12. absent: No consequence or severity is stated beyond the theft.
    13. absent: It lists stolen items but conveys no broader consequence or severity.
    14. absent: No consequence or severity is stated.
    15. absent: No harm or severity beyond the theft.
    16. absent: Only stolen property is listed, with no statement of danger, injury, or severity.
    17. absent: It lists stolen property but never conveys potential harm or severity beyond the burglary itself.
    18. absent: It lists stolen items but gives no statement of danger, injury, or severity to the community.
    19. absent: It lists stolen items only and conveys no harm to people or severity statement.
    20. absent: It lists stolen items but never states consequences or severity like danger to residents.
    21. absent: It lists stolen items but conveys no injury, danger, or severity to people.
    22. absent: It reports property stolen but conveys no consequence or severity beyond the theft.
    23. absent: It describes stolen property but states no consequence or severity beyond noting urban crime issues.
    24. absent: Only the stolen property is listed; no danger or broader consequence is conveyed.
    25. absent: It describes stolen property only and states no harm to people or severity beyond the theft itself.

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Context

Background

MIT Police publishes Clery timely warnings on police.mit.edu. This notice for Alpha Delta Phi is recovered from the official crime-alert page.
Analysis

Key Findings

Official MITPD timely-warning narrative
Outcome
MIT Police investigation; prevention tips included in the notice.
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Campus Alert Archive. "Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Timely warning for burglary at Alpha Delta Phi fraternity." Incident of October 27, 2024. Added July 2026; last updated September 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/mit-alpha-delta-phi-burglary-2024-10-27/

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