Students on are on alert at Wesleyan University with a burglar on the loose, snatching pricey electronics from students’ homes.
There’s been nearly a half-dozen thefts since the school year started last week.
“It was definitely kind of shocking to see how many break-ins there were,” said freshman Emily Koh.
Just nine days since most students started arriving at Wesleyan University and the number of burglaries is adding up around the Middletown campus.
Public safety reports at least five break-ins since last Wednesday including at homes on Church Street and Lawn Avenue.
“I think one of them or maybe even two of them people were asleep when it was happening,” said freshman Dani Vaamonde.
Police said several the cases the thief or thieves struck late at night.
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The targets included laptops and an iPad.
Each time the crook snuck in through an unlocked window or door.
“I’m closing my door but I live on the third floor so I’m not that worried about someone coming in through my window,” said freshman Rachael Crunkleton.
Securing doors and windows were just part of the steps urged by public safety.
They’re also advising students to never prop open a door and keep a light on above outside doors and a light on in common rooms.
“They were telling us to just remain alert essentially in our living areas,” said sophomore Noah Kahan.
Police have not yet released information about a possible suspect.
Anyone who sees something suspicious or knows anything about the break-ins is asked to call authorities.
