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  "id": "2025-01-23-uc-san-diego-ksdt-old-student-center-burglary",
  "slug": "uc-san-diego-ksdt-old-student-center-burglary-2025-01-23",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of California, San Diego",
    "shortName": "UCSD",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert"
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  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-01-23",
    "type": "burglary",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "arrest",
    "headline": "KSDT radio office burglarized in the Old Student Center",
    "headlinePublic": "KSDT radio office burglarized in the Old Student Center",
    "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a Clery timely warning after a burglary at the KSDT radio office in the Old Student Center](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/125765395/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+01-23-2025). The suspect entered and exited at least twice between about 5:28 a.m. and 6:37 a.m. January 23 and stole property. Police said the person had been arrested for burglary on campus in the past. A later [update](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126060650/Timely+Warning+UPDATE+-+Burglary+Suspect+in+Custody+-+01-23-2025) said community tips led to the suspect being taken into custody.",
    "outcome": "Suspect in custody after a same-day update."
  },
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      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2025-01-23T05:28:00-08:00",
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      "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nJanuary 23, 2025\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Burglary\n\nOn January 23, 2025, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a burglary at the KSDT radio office in the Old Student Center. Officers investigated and determined the suspect pictured below entered and exited the building at least two times between approximately 5:28 AM and 6:37 AM and stole property.\n\nThe UC San Diego Police Department is actively investigating this incident and this person has been arrested for burglary on campus in the past.\n\nIf you see the suspect pictured below, please notify the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357.\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 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 which 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 full 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 Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.\n\nIf you have any Triton Alert questions, please contact EH&S Emergency Management & Mission Continuity at emergency@ucsd.edu\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093",
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      "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Timely Warning Burglary 01-23-2025 (KSDT Old Student Center)",
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        "Incident window 5:28 a.m. to 6:37 a.m. January 23, 2025. PST.",
        "Distinct from 2025-01-24-uc-san-diego-eighth-college-known-perpetrator-sexual-assault (later date, Eighth College SA) and from 2025-01-25-uc-san-diego-pepper-canyon-apartment-escooter-burglary (later date, Pepper Canyon e-scooter). Distinct from 2025-01-23-uc-san-diego-gilman-via-alicante-vegetation-fire (same calendar date; Gilman/Via Alicante vegetation fire, not a burglary)."
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      "sequence": 2,
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      "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nJanuary 23, 2025\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning UPDATE - Burglary Suspect in Custody\n\nThanks to the UC San Diego Campus Community for your calls and information that led to the apprehension of the burglary suspect from the timely warning sent earlier today. We are grateful for your patience, diligence, and communication in helping to keep our campus safe. Your cooperation is a testament to our shared commitment to safety.\n\nAt this time, the suspect IS in custody.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf you have any other information that could be helpful in this investigation, we encourage you to call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html. Your contribution is crucial in ensuring the safety of our campus.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093",
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  "context": "UC San Diego Police posted both sequenced notices on the Campus Notices wiki, linked from [police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html](https://police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html).",
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    "KSDT radio office in the Old Student Center: suspect entered and exited at least twice between 5:28 a.m. and 6:37 a.m. January 23, 2025 and stole property. Prior campus burglary arrest noted.",
    "Same-day update: suspect in custody after community tips."
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      "title": "Timely Warning UPDATE - Burglary Suspect in Custody - 01-23-2025",
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