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Burglary near the first floor of E2, located at 7 reported to campus community burglary e2

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MIT Police issued a crime alert / timely warning on or about 2018-11-11. Full text is preserved from the official MIT Police Crime Alerts archive.

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INITIAL ALERTEmail
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A dorm room on the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street was burglarized on November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM. Cameras in the area captured footage of three white males, all slim build and wearing dark clothing, approach the dorm window then flee moments later. A resident reported that an unknown male opened her first floor dorm room window screen then reached inside the open window. The suspect fled when the resident alerted the suspect to her presence inside the room. There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room. Officers canvased the area with negative results. Suggestions 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: - See Something - Say Something: 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 doors and windows. Assure that the locks are in good working order. - Lock your dorm room if you are leaving (even if only for a minute or two). - When entering or exiting a residence, make sure the door closes tightly behind you. - If guests or contractors attempt to enter a dorm through a side entrance, direct them to enter through a main entrance instead. - 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. Also, there is often an increase in thefts during move in and move out times. 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 Sue Fuller-DeAmato Crime Analyst MIT Police Department 301 Vassar Street (W89) 617-253-1212
Transcribed from official police.mit.edu crime-alert page structured fields (Incident, Suspect, Summary, Suggestions, Issued by).
Page recovered live from MIT Police Crime Alerts archive.
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, Claude Opus 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.

A dorm room on the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street was burglarized on November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM. Cameras in the area captured footage of three white males, all slim build and wearing dark clothing, approach the dorm window then flee moments later. A resident reported that an unknown male opened her first floor dorm room window screen then reached inside the open window. The suspect fled when the resident alerted the suspect to her presence inside the room. There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room. Officers canvased the area with negative results. Suggestions 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: - See Something - Say Something: 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 doors and windows. Assure that the locks are in good working order. - Lock your dorm room if you are leaving (even if only for a minute or two). - When entering or exiting a residence, make sure the door closes tightly behind you. - If guests or contractors attempt to enter a dorm through a side entrance, direct them to enter through a main entrance instead. - 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. Also, there is often an increase in thefts during move in and move out times. 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 Sue Fuller-DeAmato Crime Analyst MIT Police Department 301 Vassar Street (W89) 617-253-1212

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25, unanimous. The warning closes with Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst of the MIT Police Department, with the department contact details attached.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Sue Fuller DeAmato of the MIT Police Department is listed as the issuer.
    2. present: Signed by MIT Police crime analyst Sue Fuller-DeAmato, naming the issuing department.
    3. present: It is issued by a named MIT Police crime analyst, with the department address attached.
    4. present: Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    5. present: It is issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst with the MIT Police Department.
    6. present: The notice comes from a Crime Analyst at the "MIT Police Department" investigating the case.
    7. present: The notice is issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst of the MIT Police Department.
    8. present: It is issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department".
    9. present: The closing signature is Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    10. present: MIT Police are investigating and Sue Fuller-DeAmato signs as Crime Analyst.
    11. present: The MIT Police are cited as investigators and Sue Fuller-DeAmato signs on their behalf.
    12. present: Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    13. present: The Issued by block names Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    14. present: The message is issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato of the MIT Police Department.
    15. present: Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst of the MIT Police Department, signs the notice.
    16. present: Issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" at 301 Vassar Street.
    17. present: Signed by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department", so the sender is clear.
    18. present: It is signed by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department".
    19. present: Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    20. present: The issuer line "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" identifies the source.
    21. present: The notice ends "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department", naming the issuer.
    22. present: Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department.
    23. present: Sue Fuller DeAmato, Crime Analyst with the MIT Police Department, issues the message.
    24. present: Issued by "Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst, MIT Police Department" at 301 Vassar Street.
    25. present: Issued by Sue Fuller-DeAmato, Crime Analyst of the MIT Police Department.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. A dorm room "was burglarized" when an unknown male "opened her first floor dorm room window screen then reached inside the open window".

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a male opened a window screen and reached inside.
    2. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" after a male opened the window screen and reached inside.
    3. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a male "reached inside the open window".
    4. present: It reports a burglary in which a male "opened her first floor dorm room window screen then reached inside".
    5. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" after a male opened a window screen and reached inside.
    6. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" and a man reached through an opened first floor window.
    7. present: A man "opened her first floor dorm room window screen then reached inside", a burglary attempt.
    8. present: It reports a dorm room "was burglarized" after a male opened a window screen and reached inside.
    9. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a male reached through a first floor window screen.
    10. present: An attempted dorm room burglary, with a man opening a window screen and reaching in, is named.
    11. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a man opened a window screen and reached inside.
    12. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" after a man opened the window screen and reached inside.
    13. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a male reached through an open first floor window.
    14. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a male reached through a first floor window.
    15. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" with a man reaching through the window, a named threat.
    16. present: It reports a dorm room "burglarized" and a male reaching through an opened window screen.
    17. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" after a man "opened her first floor dorm room window screen then reached inside".
    18. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" with a male reaching through a first floor window.
    19. present: It describes a burglary attempt, a male who "opened her first floor dorm room window screen".
    20. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a male opened a window screen and reached inside.
    21. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" when a male "reached inside the open window", a specific intrusion.
    22. present: A man opened a window screen and reached into a dorm room, an attempted burglary.
    23. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" after a male opened a window screen and reached inside.
    24. present: It reports a burglary with a male opening a window screen and reaching into a dorm room.
    25. present: A dorm room "was burglarized" with a man reaching through the window screen, a specific crime.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25, no dissent. The room is on "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street", with cameras covering the dorm window area.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: The place is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    2. present: The location is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street."
    3. present: It specifies "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    4. present: The room is on the first floor of E2, "located at 70 Amherst Street".
    5. present: It names "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    6. present: It specifies "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    7. present: It names "E2, located at 70 Amherst Street", first floor dorm room.
    8. present: The room is "on the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    9. present: The location is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    10. present: E2 at 70 Amherst Street, first floor dorm room, is the stated location.
    11. present: The site is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    12. present: It locates the first floor room of E2 at "70 Amherst Street".
    13. present: It specifies "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    14. present: It names "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    15. present: The site is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    16. present: It names "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    17. present: It names "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    18. present: It names "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    19. present: It specifies "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    20. present: It specifies "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    21. present: It names "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street."
    22. present: The room is on "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    23. present: The location is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    24. present: The place is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
    25. present: Location is "the first floor of E2, located at 70 Amherst Street".
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. Readers are told to "Always lock your doors and windows", lock the dorm room even briefly, send guests to main entrances, and report tailgaters.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: It tells readers to lock dorm rooms and windows and to direct guests to main entrances.
    2. present: It instructs residents to lock rooms and windows, watch entry doors, and report suspicious persons.
    3. present: It instructs residents to lock dorm rooms and windows and report suspicious people.
    4. present: Advice includes locking doors and windows, not admitting guests at side entrances, and reporting activity.
    5. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows, close doors tightly, and report suspicious people.
    6. present: It tells residents to lock doors and windows and to report suspicious people and tailgaters.
    7. present: It advises locking doors and windows, redirecting side entrance visitors, and reporting suspicious activity.
    8. present: It tells readers to lock doors and windows and to report suspicious people and tailgaters.
    9. present: It instructs residents to lock doors and windows and to direct guests to main entrances.
    10. present: Readers are instructed to lock doors and windows, report tailgaters, and alert MIT Police immediately.
    11. present: Advice includes locking the dorm room even briefly and directing guests to the main entrance.
    12. present: Residents are told to lock doors and windows and report suspicious people.
    13. present: Readers are urged to lock dorm rooms and windows and to direct guests to main entrances.
    14. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows and report suspicious people and tailgaters.
    15. present: Tips direct residents to lock windows and doors and report suspicious activity.
    16. present: It tells readers to lock doors and windows and to direct guests to main entrances.
    17. present: Readers are told to lock doors and windows and to report suspicious people and tailgaters.
    18. present: It instructs residents to lock doors and windows and report suspicious people and tailgaters.
    19. present: It advises locking dorm rooms and windows and reporting suspicious people or tailgaters.
    20. present: Advice includes locking windows, not letting guests in side entrances, and reporting suspicious people.
    21. present: It directs readers to lock doors and windows, avoid side-entrance admissions, and report suspicious people.
    22. present: Advice covers locking windows and doors and reporting suspicious people or tailgaters.
    23. present: It directs students to lock dorm rooms and windows and to report suspicious people.
    24. present: It advises locking dorm rooms and windows and reporting suspicious people and tailgaters.
    25. present: It directs residents to lock doors and windows, not admit people at side entrances and report activity.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    Present, 25 of 25. The burglary is dated precisely, "on November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM", with the suspects seen approaching and fleeing moments later.

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: The incident is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    2. present: The event is timed to "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM."
    3. present: The incident is timed "on November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    4. present: It specifies "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    5. present: The event is timed to "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    6. present: The event is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    7. present: The event is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    8. present: The event is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    9. present: It states "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    10. present: November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM is supplied.
    11. present: It is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    12. present: It is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    13. present: The incident is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    14. present: The event is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    15. present: "On November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM" places the event precisely.
    16. present: The event is timed to "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    17. present: The attempt is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    18. present: The time "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM" is given.
    19. present: The incident is dated "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    20. present: "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM" states date and approximate hour.
    21. present: "On November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM" gives the date and approximate clock time.
    22. present: It gives "November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM" as the time of the attempt.
    23. present: The incident is timed "on November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    24. present: It states the incident occurred "on November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
    25. present: The incident is timed "on November 10, 2018 at around 9:30PM".
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    Absent, 0 of 25, and the reads are right to be unanimous. The alert forecloses any consequence: "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room."

    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.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. absent: The notice says plainly "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed".
    2. absent: The notice specifies no damage and nothing removed, and states no danger or severity.
    3. absent: It states "no items were removed" and no damage, so no consequence is conveyed.
    4. absent: The text explicitly says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    5. absent: It notes no damage and nothing removed, so no consequence or severity is conveyed.
    6. absent: It explicitly states "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    7. absent: The text states "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room."
    8. absent: It explicitly says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    9. absent: The text says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed", so no harm is conveyed.
    10. absent: The text explicitly says there was no damage and no items were removed, so no harm is conveyed.
    11. absent: It states plainly that "There was no damage" and nothing was taken, conveying no severity.
    12. absent: The notice says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    13. absent: The text explicitly says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    14. absent: The notice records that nothing was taken or damaged, and states no danger.
    15. absent: The text says "no damage to the property and no items were removed", so no consequence is conveyed.
    16. absent: It explicitly says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    17. absent: The text notes "no damage to the property and no items were removed", conveying no harm.
    18. absent: The text says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed", so no harm is conveyed.
    19. absent: The alert explicitly says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed".
    20. absent: The text notes "no damage to the property and no items were removed", so no consequence is conveyed.
    21. absent: The text notes "no damage to the property and no items were removed", so no harm is conveyed.
    22. absent: The text states "no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    23. absent: The text notes "no damage to the property and no items were removed", conveying no harm.
    24. absent: It explicitly says "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room".
    25. absent: It expressly states "There was no damage to the property and no items were removed from the room."

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Campus Alert Archive. "Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Burglary near the first floor of E2, located at 7 reported to campus community burglary e2." Incident of November 11, 2018. Added July 2026; last updated August 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/mit-burglary-e2-2018-11-11/

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