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  "id": "2026-09-22-augsburg-university-lot-b-and-8th-street-vehicle-break-ins",
  "slug": "augsburg-university-lot-b-and-8th-street-vehicle-break-ins-2026-09-22",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Augsburg University",
    "shortName": "Augsburg",
    "state": "MN",
    "type": "private-masters",
    "alertSystemName": "Augsburg DPS Timely Notice"
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-09-22",
    "type": "theft",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Twelve vehicle break-ins in Lot B and on 8th Street",
    "headlinePublic": "Twelve vehicle break-ins in Lot B and on 8th Street",
    "summary": "Department of Public Safety [issued a crime advisory](https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/2026/09/22/crime-advisory-motor-vehicle-tampering/) after 12 vehicle break-ins reported the morning of September 22, 2026.",
    "outcome": "DPS said it was investigating and asked for information. No suspect description was given."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestamp": "2026-09-22T12:15:33-05:00",
      "channel": "website",
      "verbatimText": "On September 22, 2026, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received 12 reports of motor vehicles having been broken into and, in two cases, having items stolen from those vehicles. As a result of these reports, the University is issuing a crime advisory to notify the community and to share important safety tips.\nReported Offense(s): Motor Vehicle Tampering Incidents\nOn Tuesday, September 22, at approximately 5:20 a.m., DPS was notified by a Facilities Department employee that 10 vehicles had been broken into in Lot B, and two were broken into on 8th Street. The owners of two of the vehicles stated that items were stolen.\nSuspect Description\nThere is no suspect description.\nStatus\nDPS is currently investigating these incidents. Anyone who may have information regarding these incidents is urged to contact the Minneapolis Police Department or Augsburg DPS at 612-330-1717.\nReporting Incidents\nAugsburg asks its community members to report any and all concerns that may impact our campus community. If You See Something – Say Something. To report, please contact DPS at 612-330-1717. You can also download the CampusShield app (through Apple or Android) to message DPS. We also encourage you to utilize the resources available on the DPS website.\nIf a motor vehicle accident occurs on Minneapolis-owned streets, individuals are strongly encouraged to contact MPD at 3-1-1 to file a report.\nSafety Tips\nLock your vehicle doors.\nDo not store valuables in your vehicle, and keep items in your vehicle out of sight.\nCall DPS or MPD if you see any suspicious activity.\nDisclaimer\nAugsburg University believes that physical descriptors alone are not a valid reason to profile or cast suspicion on any individual. When physical descriptors are included in communication to the Augsburg community, it is done so because they may reasonably assist in identifying the perpetrator of the incident. Augsburg University uses perceived race and gender descriptors that are provided about a suspect only when additional characteristics (beyond clothing) are also available. Such descriptors are used in an attempt to provide the campus community with important information. However, the University recognizes that race and gender are personal identity attributes that cannot always be accurately perceived by others, and that any reported information may not be accurate.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/2026/09/22/crime-advisory-motor-vehicle-tampering/",
      "sourceDescription": "Crime advisory, motor vehicle tampering",
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        "Visible line is Posted on September 22, 2026. The time element datetime is 2026-09-22T17:15:33+00:00, stored as Central Daylight Time.",
        "Distinct incident from 2026-08-25-augsburg-university-lot-b-motor-vehicle-tampering: twelve vehicles on September 22, including 8th Street, not the three Lot B break-ins on August 25."
      ],
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    }
  ],
  "context": "The advisory is on the [DPS crime-alert page](https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/2026/09/22/crime-advisory-motor-vehicle-tampering/). The department's index is [augsburg.edu/dps](https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Twelve vehicle break-ins on the morning of September 22, ten in Lot B and two on 8th Street, with items stolen from two vehicles."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Crime advisory, motor vehicle tampering",
      "url": "https://www.augsburg.edu/dps/2026/09/22/crime-advisory-motor-vehicle-tampering/",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-09-29",
      "archiveUrl": null,
      "archiveNotes": "SPN 523 at 18:35Z; not retried this batch"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "minnesota",
    "theft",
    "crime-advisory",
    "fresh-week"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-09-29",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-09-29",
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