{
  "id": "2018-11-03-university-of-michigan-11-03-18-vehicle-break-ins-near-campus",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-11-03-18-vehicle-break-ins-near-campus-2018-11-03",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Security Bulletin / Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2018-11-03",
    "type": "theft",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Vehicle break-ins near campus November 2018",
    "headlinePublic": "Vehicle break-ins near campus November 2018",
    "summary": "University of Michigan DPSS [published this notice](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/security-bulletins/security-bulletin-11-03-18-vehicle-break-ins-near-campus). Full text is preserved from the official page.",
    "outcome": "See official DPSS notice for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "November 3, 2018\nSecurity Bulletin 11/03/18: Vehicle Break-ins Near Campus\nSeveral vehicle break-ins near campus have been reported to the Ann Arbor Police Department.\nOvernight on Nov. 1, between the hours of 5 p.m. and 9 a.m., several vehicle break-ins were reported on the following streets: Berkshire, Devonshire, Lorraine, Vinewood and Hill.\nAAPD is enhancing police patrols in this neighborhood.\nThere are several ways you can help protect your property and prevent vehicle break-ins. DPSS strongly encourages you to:\nLock your car doors.\nDo not leave valuable items in your car. Either remove the items or be sure that they are not visible. This includes electronics, purses, backpacks, wallets, money (even change), etc. Thieves may look through car windows for valuables. Leaving them in plain sight will make your vehicle a more likely target.\nRegistering your electronics (such as a laptop) with DPSS can help deter theft and assist in the recovery of stolen property.If you are a victim of a break-in or larceny or see any suspicious behavior, please contact AAPD at (734) 994-2911 or use their Tip Line (734) 794-6939 or tips@a2gov.org.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/security-bulletins/security-bulletin-11-03-18-vehicle-break-ins-near-campus",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Security Bulletin",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official DPSS web page HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1149,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "DPSS notice dated 2018-11-03"
    }
  ],
  "context": "University of Michigan DPSS Security Bulletin / Crime Alert series under dpss.umich.edu.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official DPSS notice provides incident narrative and community guidance."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS notice",
      "url": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/security-bulletins/security-bulletin-11-03-18-vehicle-break-ins-near-campus",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "security-bulletin",
    "theft"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}