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  "institution": {
    "name": "Clemson University",
    "shortName": "Clemson",
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2018-09-17",
    "endDate": "2018-12-13",
    "type": "burglary",
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    "resolution": "ongoing",
    "headline": "Residence-area burglary series; lock doors and report tips",
    "headlinePublic": "Residence-area burglary series; lock doors and report tips",
    "summary": "Clemson issued a sequence of [Clery timely notices about burglaries from unlocked apartments at Calhoun Courts](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2018/09/17/cupd-burglary-reported-report-suspicious-activity/), culminating in a [fifth burglary notice](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2018/12/11/cupd-fifth-burglary-reported-at-calhoun-courts/) and a [composite drawing of a person of interest](https://alerts.clemson.edu/2018/12/13/cupd-releases-drawing-of-person-seen-near-recent-burglary/).",
    "outcome": "At least five burglaries from unlocked apartments Sept. 17–Dec. 11, 2018; investigation ongoing with community tips requested.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
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      "timestampApprox": "2018-09-17 (CU Alerts)",
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      "verbatimText": "Clemson University police received a report of a burglary in Calhoun Court Apartments. A laptop was stolen from an apartment in South Calhoun Court apartments between 11:50 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. CUPD is investigating. Please report any suspicious activity by dialing 911 or calling 864-656-2222.\n\nCUPD would like to provide the following safety tips:\n\n- Lock all doors and windows. Keep your doors locked even when leaving only for a few minutes.\n\n- Interior lighting is necessary to show signs of activity inside of a residence. A darkened home or room sends the message to burglars that you are not at home.\n\n- If you come home to find an unexplained open/broken window or door, do not enter, the perpetrator may still be inside.\n\n- Use a cell phone or neighbor’s phone to call police.\n\n- Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.\n\n- Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.\n\n- Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.\n\n- Ensure valuables are not visible from the street, especially high-end electronics.\n\n- Mark and record serial numbers of electronics and other valuables\n\n- If you use websites such as Facebook or twitter, never add status updates, comments or pictures that suggest you are not at home.\n\nIssued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security  Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely  notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.",
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      "verbatimText": "The Clemson University Police Department is investigating two burglaries that were reported at the Calhoun Courts Apartments on Monday, Sept. 17.\n\nA laptop was stolen from an apartment in South Calhoun Courts apartments between 11:50 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. on Monday. During this incident, one resident of the apartment was present, however, they did not see or interact with the suspect.\n\nA laptop, gaming console and other miscellaneous items also were stolen from an unoccupied apartment in North Calhoun Courts.\n\nIt is important to note that both of these incidents occurred during daylight hours and the doors on both apartments were unlocked. \n\nThe Clemson University Police Department has taken the following actions in response to these incidents: increased uniformed patrols in the area and conducted area canvasses to identify any potential suspects. CUPD detectives are actively reviewing all available video footage from the surrounding area, coordinating with local law enforcement partners and interviewing all potential witnesses.\n\nCUPD is asking all community members to assist us in our efforts to deter crimes of opportunity by ensuring that residential doors are locked at all times and that any suspicious activity is immediately reported to police by dialing 911 or calling 864-656-2222.\n\nCUPD would like to remind the Clemson University community of the following safety tips:\n\n- Lock all doors and windows. Keep your doors locked even when leaving only for a few minutes and when at home.\n\n- Interior lighting is necessary to show signs of activity inside of a residence. A darkened home or room sends the message to burglars that you are not at home.\n\n- If you come home to find an unexplained open/broken window or door\n\n- Do not enter – the perpetrator may still be inside.\n\n- Use a cell phone or neighbor’s phone to call police.\n\n- Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.\n\n- Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.\n\n- Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.\n\n- Ensure valuables are not visible from the street, especially high-end electronics.\n\n- Mark and record serial numbers of electronics and other valuables\n\n- If you use web sites such as Facebook or twitter, never add status updates, comments, or pictures that suggest you are not at home.",
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      "verbatimText": "Clemson University police received a report of a burglary in Calhoun Court Apartments Thursday. Laptops were stolen from an unlocked apartment in South Calhoun Court apartments between 2:30 and 3:40 p.m. CUPD is investigating. Please report any suspicious activity by dialing 911 or calling 864-656-2222.\n\nCUPD would like to provide the following safety tips:\n\n- LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS. Keep your doors locked even when leaving only for a few minutes.\n\n- Turn on lights inside to show signs of activity in a residence. A darkened home or room sends the message to burglars that you are not at home.\n\n- If you come home to find an unexplained open or broken window or door, do not enter; the perpetrator may still be inside.\n\n- Use a cell phone or neighbor’s phone to call police.\n\n- Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.\n\n- Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.\n\n- Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.\n\n- Ensure valuables are not visible from the street, especially high-end electronics.\n\n- Mark and record serial numbers of electronics and other valuables.\n\n- If you use websites such as Facebook or Twitter, never add status updates, comments or pictures that suggest you are not at home.\n\nIssued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.",
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      "verbatimText": "Clemson University police reported a laptop was stolen from an apartment in South Calhoun Court Apartments between 9:30 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Monday. The resident was home; the door was unlocked. This is the fourth burglary in that area since Sept. 17. CUPD is investigating. Please report any suspicious activity by dialing 911 or calling 864-656-2222.\n\nCUPD provided the following safety tips:\n\n- LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS. Keep your doors locked even when home or leaving only for a few minutes.\n\n- Turn on lights inside to show signs of activity in a residence. A darkened home or room sends the message to burglars that you are not at home.\n\n- If you come home to find an unexplained open or broken window or door, do not enter; the perpetrator may still be inside.\n\n- Use a cell phone or neighbor’s phone to call police.\n\n- Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.\n\n- Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.\n\n- Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.\n\n- Ensure valuables are not visible from the street, especially high-end electronics.\n\n- Mark and record serial numbers of electronics and other valuables.\n\n- If you use websites such as Facebook or Twitter, never add status updates, comments or pictures that suggest you are not at home.\n\nIssued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.",
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      "verbatimText": "The Clemson University Police Department reported a burglary at an apartment at South Calhoun Courts Tuesday night. An XBox One Forza was stolen between 8:20 and 9:30 p.m. while the apartment was unoccupied. The resident stated that his door was unlocked. This is the fifth burglary from an unlocked apartment at Calhoun Courts since Sept. 17.\n\nPolice are asking all community members to assist in efforts to deter crimes of opportunity by ensuring that residential doors are locked at all times and that any suspicious activity is immediately reported to police by dialing 911 or calling 864-656-2222.\n\nThey also offer the following safety tips:\n\n- Lock all doors and windows. Keep your doors locked even when leaving only for a few minutes and when at home.\n\n- Interior lighting is necessary to show signs of activity inside of a residence. A darkened home or room sends the message to burglars that you are not at home.\n\n- If you come home to find an unexplained open/broken window or door\n\n- Do not enter – the perpetrator may still be inside.\n\n- Use a cell phone or neighbor’s phone to call police.\n\n- Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.\n\n- Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.\n\n- Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.\n\n- Ensure valuables are not visible from the street, especially high-end electronics.\n\n- Mark and record serial numbers of electronics and other valuables\n\n- If you use web sites such as Facebook or twitter, never add status updates, comments, or pictures that suggest you are not at home.\n\nIssued in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, a federal law originally known as the Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990, that mandates timely notices to the campus community. The Clery Act is enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.",
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      "verbatimText": "Clemson University police Thursday released a composite drawing of an individual who may be able to assist them in their investigation of the recent burglary at Calhoun Courts.\n\nThe man was seen in the Calhoun Courts area during the time of the burglary and detectives would like to speak with him regarding information he may have that could help them solve this case.\n\nAn XBox One Forza was stolen between 8:20 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday while the apartment was unoccupied and unlocked. This was the fifth burglary from an unlocked apartment at Calhoun Courts since Sept. 17.\n\nHe is described as African-American, 19-20 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 250 pounds with short dreadlocks.\n\nIf you have information about his identity, please contact police at 864-656-2222.",
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