{
  "id": "2025-08-23-uc-san-diego-pepper-canyon-apartments-vandalism",
  "slug": "uc-san-diego-pepper-canyon-apartments-vandalism-2025-08-23",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of California, San Diego",
    "shortName": "UCSD",
    "state": "CA",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert"
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2025-08-23",
    "type": "vandalism",
    "cleryCategory": "advisory",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Windows smashed with boulders and cinder blocks at Pepper Canyon Apartments",
    "headlinePublic": "Windows smashed with boulders and cinder blocks at Pepper Canyon Apartments",
    "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a community alert bulletin after multiple overnight vandalism reports at Pepper Canyon Apartments](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126059098/Community+Alert+Bulletin+-+Recent+Vandalism+Incidents+at+Pepper+Canyon+Apartments+-+08-23-2025). Suspect(s) used large objects, including boulders and cinder blocks, to break windows, causing extensive damage. Exact overnight times were not yet confirmed.",
    "outcome": "No suspect information. Not in custody. Investigation open."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2025-08-23",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nAugust 23, 2025\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nCommunity Alert Bulletin - Recent Vandalism Incidents at Pepper Canyon Apartments\n\nOver the past several days, the UC San Diego Police Department has received multiple reports of vandalism at the Pepper Canyon Apartments on campus. These incidents are believed to have occurred overnight, though the exact times have not yet been confirmed.\n\nThe suspect(s) used large objects, including boulders and cinder blocks, to break windows—causing extensive damage throughout the community.\n\nIf you witness any suspicious activity or become aware of additional incidents, please report them to the UC San Diego Police Department immediately.\n\nThere is no suspect information at this time.\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\nThe UC San Diego Police Department would like to remind all residents to lock doors and windows, including sliding doors. If 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 or other unlawful entry into a residence 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 or trespass:\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 don't lock, please call Facilities Management. Visit https://hdhfacilities.ucsd.edu/\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\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/126059098/Community+Alert+Bulletin+-+Recent+Vandalism+Incidents+at+Pepper+Canyon+Apartments+-+08-23-2025",
      "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Community Alert Bulletin vandalism Pepper Canyon Apartments 08-23-2025",
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        "Distinct from 2026-07-04-uc-san-diego-fallen-star-sculpture-vandalism (later date, Fallen Star sculpture) and from 2026-07-29-uc-san-diego-pepper-canyon-west-sexual-battery (later date, sexual battery, Pepper Canyon West).",
        "Distinct from 2025-08-18-uc-san-diego-ece-playground-hypodermic-needles (Mesa Housing ECE playground needles, not Pepper Canyon vandalism)."
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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).",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Multiple overnight vandalism reports at Pepper Canyon Apartments. Suspect(s) used boulders and cinder blocks to break windows, causing extensive damage.",
    "No suspect description."
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      "title": "Community Alert Bulletin - Recent Vandalism Incidents at Pepper Canyon Apartments - 08-23-2025",
      "url": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126059098/Community+Alert+Bulletin+-+Recent+Vandalism+Incidents+at+Pepper+Canyon+Apartments+-+08-23-2025",
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  "confidence": "high",
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