There have been two recent incidents of breaking and entering in the engineering buildings, and Waterloo Region Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect caught on security footage. On Sunday May 27, offices in E5 and E6 were broken into and two laptops were stolen. On the following Sunday June 3, two desktop computers were stolen from MC. As of Friday June 15, no new information had been released and police are still trying to locate the suspect. The suspect’s image can be seen at uwaterloo.ca/police/.
This is certainly not the first time that computers have been stolen on campus and a good reminder to safeguard your possessions. Some of UW’s engineering buildings are open 24/7, and while this is convenient for working on your own schedule, there is the sacrifice of security. Using a combination lock on your electronics, even at home, is one extra measure that could save you thousands of dollars. The Waterloo North Division Crime Management team would like any information on this case and can be reached at 519-653-7700 x.3339. Alternatively, you can always call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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