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  "id": "2025-11-15-uc-san-diego-conrad-prebys-parking-structure-copper-burglary",
  "slug": "uc-san-diego-conrad-prebys-parking-structure-copper-burglary-2025-11-15",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of California, San Diego",
    "shortName": "UCSD",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert"
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-11-15",
    "type": "burglary",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Copper wire taken from a construction parking-structure storage room",
    "headlinePublic": "Copper wire taken from a construction parking-structure storage room",
    "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a Clery timely warning after copper wire was taken from a storage room in the parking structure under construction near the west side of Conrad Prebys Music Center](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/125962320/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+11-17-2025). Police were notified at 8:48 a.m. November 17. The burglary occurred about 7:30 p.m. November 15 while the construction site was closed.",
    "outcome": "Suspect described, not in custody. Investigation open."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2025-11-17T08:48:00-08:00",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nNovember 17, 2025\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Burglary\n\nOn November 17, 2025, at 8:48 a.m., the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a burglary of copper wire taken from a storage room located in the parking structure that is currently under construction, located near the west side of the Conrad Prebys Music Center. Per the reporting party, the burglary occurred on November 15, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., while the construction site was closed.\n\nThe suspect is described as Male, approximately 5'8, average build, wearing a light gray jacket, black pants and black Nike shoes.\n\nAt this time, the suspect is not in custody.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html.\n\nThe remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a burglary and is not necessarily related to this incident.\n\nIf you are the victim of a burglary or you discover someone inside your residence:\n\nIf possible, immediately leave your residence and go to a safe area (e.g., a neighbor’s apartment or a public place).\n\nCall or text the UC San Diego Police Department at 9-1-1.\n\nIf you are unable to leave your residence, secure yourself and your family members in a safe location, turn on all available lights, and call the police immediately.\n\nTo help reduce the risk of being the victim of a burglary:\n\nMake sure doors and windows are closed and locked. When it is hot out, use a lock or item that only allows the window to open small distances.\n\nIf you live on campus and your windows or doors won’t lock, please call Housing Maintenance at (858) 534-2600.\n\nIf your office windows or doors will not lock, please contact Facilities Management Customer Relations help desk, phone (858) 534-2930.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity, call or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1.\n\nKnow the location of campus emergency telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.\n\nAvoid displaying and/or placing high-value items close to windows. Items such as computers, cell phones, wallets, and purses can be easily grabbed from open windows and may be incentives for criminals to try and enter the residence. Secure your valuables at all times.\n\nBe alert and aware. Pay attention to who is around when you leave and return to your residence or office. If returning at night, leave a light on inside as a visual deterrent.\n\nWhat is this Notice?\n\nThis notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "confidence": "high",
      "sourceUrl": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/125962320/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+11-17-2025",
      "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Timely Warning Burglary 11-17-2025 (Conrad Prebys parking structure)",
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        "Incident date is 2025-11-15 ~7:30 p.m.; the timely warning is dated November 17 after the 8:48 a.m. report.",
        "Distinct from 2025-12-14-uc-san-diego-conrad-prebys-mechanical-room-burglary (later date, second-floor mechanical room at 9558 Gilman Drive, tools and copper wire, no suspect description) and from 2025-11-20-uc-san-diego-north-america-hall-emobility-burglary (ERC suite e-mobility device)."
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  "context": "UC San Diego Police posted the notice on the Campus Notices wiki, linked from [police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html](https://police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html).",
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    "Copper wire taken from a storage room in the parking structure under construction west of Conrad Prebys Music Center while the site was closed.",
    "Suspect described as male, about 5-foot-8, average build, light gray jacket, black pants, black Nike shoes. Not in custody."
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      "title": "Timely Warning – Burglary - 11-17-2025",
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