Crime alert: Residential burglaries in Monteith Hall

On November 18, 2015, the Virginia Tech Police Department received reports of four residential burglaries in Monteith Hall. The offenses occurred between November 14 and November 17, 2015. In each case, the suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked door and stole cash or small valuables.  No suspect description is available at this time. We urge anyone with any information to contact Detective Daniel Hardy at 540-231-9686.

If you notice this type of activity, or any other type of suspicious activity, please contact the police immediately at 540-231-6411 or by dialing 911.

The Virginia Tech Police Department reminds everyone to report all crimes and suspicious activity/persons anywhere on campus immediately to the Virginia Tech Police Department at 540-231-6411 or by dialing 911. Anonymous tips can be reported online or via the LiveSafe mobile app (for Andoid and Iphone devices).

All residents are reminded to lock their doors when out of the room or sleeping. All personal items in a residence hall room can become easy targets and an unlocked door can be an invitation to a thief.

For more information, contact the police department at 540-231-6411 (non-emergency).