Property theft is one of the most reported crimes on campus. Protect yourself 和 your property by following basic precautions to reduce the opportunity for theft 和 increase the risk for a would-be thief.
Reduce Your Risk
- Never leave your possessions unattended. Opportunity theft is the most preventable crime on campus.
- Lock your dorm room door, even if you are only going to be gone for a moment. Most thefts occur in under a minute.
- Avoid leaving messages on your door advertising your departure or arrival.
- Carry only the personal information, cash 和 credit cards you need. Keep them secure in your wallet or purse.
- Immediately report incidents of theft, missing property or suspicious activity to University Police at (603) 862-1427 or by calling 911 if it is an emergency.
- Get to know your workplace 和 residence hall neighbors 和 watch out for each other.
- Keep a record of the serial numbers of all your valuable items. 学习 more about item registration 和 electronics registrations.
- Never leave valuables, like GPS devices, visible in your car. Take them with you or secure them in your trunk.
自行车盗窃:
盗窃 of bicycles 和 bicycle parts are common crimes on college campuses. To protect your bicycle:
- Always properly secure your bicycle frame to a bicycle rack or stationary object with an alloy hardened U-shaped lock, even if you're only going to be gone a minute. Most locking cables 和 chains, regardless of a hardened case, can be cut with bolt cutters.
- Immediately report suspicious activity near bicycle racks that you see.
- 注册 your bicycle with UNH Police Department.
- When possible, release the front wheel 和 secure together with the back tire. Remember to also secure removable seats.
- Keep records of serial number, description of bicycle, bill-of-sale, etc.
- If possible put your bicycle in bike storage room when not in use. Even in bicycle storage rooms the bike should be locked with a hardened U-shaped lock. Pay attention to the regulations on where to store your bicycle indoors; bicycles cannot be stored in hallways or stairways.