{
  "id": "2026-07-23-brown-university-champlin-hall-burglary",
  "slug": "brown-university-champlin-hall-burglary-2026-07-23",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Brown University",
    "shortName": "Brown",
    "state": "RI",
    "type": "private-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Brown Alert",
    "enrollment": 11000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-07-23",
    "type": "burglary",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Timely warning for burglary of an unlocked student room in Champlin Hall",
    "headlinePublic": "Timely warning for burglary of an unlocked student room in Champlin Hall",
    "summary": "On July 23, 2026, Brown DPSEM [published a Timely Warning](https://publicsafety.brown.edu/alerts/timely-warning-burglary-1) reporting a burglary from an unlocked student residence room in Champlin Hall in which cash and a camera were taken. Providence Police is investigating in coordination with Brown DPSEM.",
    "outcome": "Under investigation by Providence Police in coordination with Brown DPSEM; no suspect description available.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "timestamp": "2026-07-23T16:52:00-04:00",
      "verbatimText": "Timely Warning\n\nThe Brown University Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management provides this notice in compliance with the Timely Notice provision of the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act.\n\nIncident\n\nAt 4:52 pm, the Brown University Department of Public Safety and Emergency Management (DPSEM) received a report of a burglary from a student's residence room within Champlin Hall. The room was unoccupied and had been left unlocked at the time of the incident. An unidentified individual entered the room, removed cash and a camera located within. No injuries were reported, and a suspect description is not available at this time.\n\nThis matter is under investigation by the Providence Police Department in coordination with the Brown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Brown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management at 401-863-3322.\n\nResources\n\nBrown University Department of Public Safety & Emergency Management 401-863-3322.\n\nProvidence Police Department 401-272-3121.\n\nBrown DPSEM Director of Advocacy, Engagement and Communication 401-863-2542.\n\nSafety Tips:\n\n• Lock your doors: Always lock your room door, even if you are only stepping out for a few minutes.\n• Secure Valuables: Keep expensive electronics (laptops, tablets, gaming consoles) out of plain sight from windows or open doors.\n• See Something, Say Something: Report any individuals wearing masks or acting suspiciously in residential areas to 401-863-4111 or dial 911.\n• Do Not Tailgate: Ensure that exterior building doors close and latch behind you. Do not allow unknown individuals to follow you into the building.\n• Do not prop doors: Ensure that exterior building doors close and latch behind you to prevent unauthorized access.\n• Please review the Brown DPSEM web page for additional safety awareness information and resources.\n\nLocation: 187 Cushing Street",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://publicsafety.brown.edu/alerts/timely-warning-burglary-1",
      "sourceDescription": "Brown DPSEM public alerts archive (publicsafety.brown.edu)",
      "annotations": [
        "Full Clery timely-warning body from official Brown DPSEM alerts page dated July 23, 2026.",
        "Distinct from the July 9 Champlin Hall B&E timely warning (cash only)."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1952,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Brown University DPSEM posts Clery timely warnings on publicsafety.brown.edu. This July 23, 2026 notice covers a Champlin Hall residence-room burglary (cash and camera taken from an unlocked room).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official timely warning names Champlin Hall, unlocked room, cash and camera taken, and investigation partnership with Providence Police.",
    "Includes multi-point residential security tips and 187 Cushing Street location."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "Brown Timely Warning: Burglary (Champlin Hall)",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.brown.edu/alerts/timely-warning-burglary-1",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    },
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "Brown DPSEM crime alerts index",
      "url": "https://publicsafety.brown.edu/alerts/crime-alerts",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "burglary",
    "timely-warning",
    "champlin-hall",
    "clery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}