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Lincoln MKZ taken on La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way

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UC San Diego Police issued a Clery timely warning after a 7:11 p.m. October 11 motor vehicle theft of a Lincoln MKZ on La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The timely warning is dated October 12. No suspect information.

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UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT October 12, 2024 ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO Timely Warning – Motor Vehicle Theft On October 11, 2024, at 7:11 pm, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle theft of a Lincoln MKZ. The theft occurred on La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way, at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. There is no suspect information at this time. At this time, the suspect is not in custody. The report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department. If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html. The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a motor vehicle theft and is not necessarily related to this incident. If you are the victim of a motor vehicle theft: Call or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1 and be prepared to provide the following: License plate number and vehicle year, make, model, and color; Date, time, and location you last saw your vehicle; Date and time you discovered your vehicle missing; and Advise if you subscribe to a vehicle tracking service, such as Lojack or OnStar. General safety considerations to prevent a motor vehicle theft: Always lock your vehicle, close all windows and sunroof, and take your keys. Never leave your vehicle running when unattended. Park in busy, well-lit areas. Pick a parking spot where there is a lot of activity. Auto thieves prefer breaking into cars in isolated areas. Alarms or anti-theft devices work. Thieves are usually looking for the easiest target. If your car has an alarm or other anti-theft device, it could act as a deterrent but don’t make the common mistake of assuming that because you have an alarm or anti-theft device, thieves won’t break in. Install a vehicle tracking and location system that can be activated after the vehicle is reported as stolen. Don’t leave spare keys in or on your vehicle. An experienced thief knows all the hiding places. Store spare keys elsewhere, such as your wallet or purse. Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1. What is this Notice? This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves. If you have any Triton Alert questions, please contact EH&S Emergency Management & Business Continuity at emergency@ucsd.edu University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093 University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive | La Jolla, CA 92093 US
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Incident 2024-10-11 7:11 p.m. PDT. Timely warning dated October 12.
Distinct from 2024-12-29-uc-san-diego-naga-way-biological-grade-aggravated-assault (later date, Naga Way assault, not a vehicle theft) and from 2024-10-21-uc-san-diego-campuswide-escooter-thefts (later October window, e-scooters).
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How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT October 12, 2024 ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO Timely Warning – Motor Vehicle Theft On October 11, 2024, at 7:11 pm, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle theft of a Lincoln MKZ. The theft occurred on La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way, at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. There is no suspect information at this time. At this time, the suspect is not in custody. The report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department. If you have information that could be helpful in this investigation, please call the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4357 or submit an online tip at https://police.ucsd.edu/services/anonymous.html. The remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a motor vehicle theft and is not necessarily related to this incident. If you are the victim of a motor vehicle theft: Call or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1 and be prepared to provide the following: License plate number and vehicle year, make, model, and color; Date, time, and location you last saw your vehicle; Date and time you discovered your vehicle missing; and Advise if you subscribe to a vehicle tracking service, such as Lojack or OnStar. General safety considerations to prevent a motor vehicle theft: Always lock your vehicle, close all windows and sunroof, and take your keys. Never leave your vehicle running when unattended. Park in busy, well-lit areas. Pick a parking spot where there is a lot of activity. Auto thieves prefer breaking into cars in isolated areas. Alarms or anti-theft devices work. Thieves are usually looking for the easiest target. If your car has an alarm or other anti-theft device, it could act as a deterrent but don’t make the common mistake of assuming that because you have an alarm or anti-theft device, thieves won’t break in. Install a vehicle tracking and location system that can be activated after the vehicle is reported as stolen. Don’t leave spare keys in or on your vehicle. An experienced thief knows all the hiding places. Store spare keys elsewhere, such as your wallet or purse. Report suspicious activity immediately to the UC San Diego Police Department by calling or texting 9-1-1. What is this Notice? This notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves. If you have any Triton Alert questions, please contact EH&S Emergency Management & Business Continuity at emergency@ucsd.edu University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093 University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive | La Jolla, CA 92093 US

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    All 25 reads agree UC San Diego Police is named as the sender.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: Source is named campus police, a real public safety agency.
    2. present: UC San Diego Police is a specific, official sender.
    3. present: Law enforcement origin is stated, not anonymous.
    4. present: Campus PD is a credible, identifiable source.
    5. present: Sender is UCSD Police, not rumor or unnamed tip.
    6. present: Official university police byline is enough.
    7. present: Source names a real PD unit readers can trust.
    8. present: UC San Diego Police is a valid origin for this alert.
    9. present: Agency is named, so the source field is satisfied.
    10. present: Police department is explicit, not a social rumor.
    11. present: Named campus police is a complete source line.
    12. present: Origin is UC San Diego Police, clearly official.
    13. present: Source is a campus PD, so attribution is good.
    14. present: Named campus police agency, so the origin is official and checkable.
    15. present: UC San Diego Police is a real public safety source, not an anonymous tip.
    16. present: Attribution to university police supports that this is an authorized alert.
    17. present: The sender is identified as campus police rather than an unnamed neighbor post.
    18. present: Official police byline makes the alert more trustworthy than rumor.
    19. present: Campus police as source is appropriate for a Scripps area crime notice.
    20. present: A named police department is a valid public warning source.
    21. present: UC San Diego Police is identifiable and tied to the area named.
    22. present: Source is an on record law agency, so origin scores as present and sound.
    23. present: Police branding on a campus alert is a legitimate sender field.
    24. present: The alert is tied to UC San Diego Police, a verifiable authority.
    25. present: Official campus police origin is stated, so source is not anonymous.
  • Hazardpresent22/25

    Final assessment

    Majority agree theft of a Lincoln MKZ is a specific named threat.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Crime is named as theft of a Lincoln MKZ, so the hazard is clear.
    2. present: Headline names auto theft and the make/model.
    3. present: Motor vehicle theft of that Lincoln is the core threat.
    4. present: What happened is a stolen MKZ, not a vague crime.
    5. present: Hazard type and vehicle identity are both given.
    6. present: Theft of a Lincoln MKZ is a clear headline event.
    7. present: Crime class and target car are both stated.
    8. present: Headline is a motor vehicle theft, MKZ specified.
    9. present: Readers know it is auto theft of a Lincoln MKZ.
    10. present: Hazard is vehicle theft with a named model.
    11. present: What to watch for is a stolen Lincoln MKZ.
    12. present: Incident type is motor vehicle theft of that car.
    13. present: Headline names the theft and the Lincoln MKZ.
    14. present: States a Lincoln MKZ theft, which names both the crime and the vehicle type.
    15. absent: Make and model appear, but year, color, and plate are missing, so a watch notice is weak.
    16. present: Readers immediately learn a Lincoln MKZ was stolen, which is the core headline fact.
    17. present: Crime type and vehicle family are both in the headline line.
    18. absent: Without color, year, or tags, spotting that Lincoln MKZ in traffic is guesswork.
    19. present: Stolen Lincoln MKZ is a concrete event, not a vague crime wave claim.
    20. present: Headline names the target vehicle class and the theft itself.
    21. present: Readers get the make, model, and that it was stolen, which is the hazard.
    22. present: The what is a stolen Lincoln MKZ, which is clear and not padded.
    23. present: Crime and vehicle type are both explicit in one short line.
    24. absent: Headline omits identifiers that would let a reader pick the MKZ out of many.
    25. present: Lincoln MKZ stolen names the offense and the property in ordinary language.
  • Locationpresent24/25

    Final assessment

    Majority agree La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way at Scripps locates the event.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: Street, nearby way, and campus site pin the place well.
    2. present: La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way at SIO is usable.
    3. present: Location is a named road and campus landmark.
    4. present: Scripps site plus two street names is specific.
    5. present: Place can be found on a map from the wording.
    6. present: Near Naga Way on La Jolla Shores Drive at SIO works.
    7. present: Campus oceanography area with street refs is fine.
    8. present: Intersection-style place at Scripps is specific.
    9. present: Street near Naga Way at SIO is a real pin.
    10. present: La Jolla Shores Drive and Scripps campus locate it.
    11. present: Naga Way and SIO give a tight geographic cue.
    12. present: Location string is street plus nearby way plus site.
    13. present: Place is findable: Shores Drive, Naga Way, Scripps.
    14. present: Gives a street, a nearby junction, and the Scripps area, enough to place the event.
    15. present: La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way is a specific corridor, not a vague campus mention.
    16. present: Street name, nearby way, and Scripps landmark together pin the scene.
    17. present: Location is street level near a named way and a known Scripps setting.
    18. present: Naga Way and La Jolla Shores Drive give a bounded place to be alert.
    19. present: The road pair and Scripps tag are specific enough for local readers.
    20. absent: No block, lot, or which side of the road, so the spot is only roughly known.
    21. present: La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way, Scripps is a usable map point.
    22. present: Street, nearby way, and campus zone together locate the incident.
    23. present: Named drive and nearby way put the event on a real road, not just a city.
    24. present: Scripps area plus two road names is more than a neighborhood label.
    25. present: La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way, Scripps is a local, findable place.
  • Guidancepresent24/25

    Final assessment

    Majority agree recipients are told to call 9-1-1, lock vehicles, and park in well lit areas.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Tells people to call 911 and lock up, park in light.
    2. present: Has emergency call plus lock and lighting advice.
    3. present: Public is told to dial 911 and secure parked cars.
    4. present: Guidance is actionable: 911, lock, well lit parking.
    5. present: Safety steps are listed, not just a news blurb.
    6. present: Call 911 plus lock and lighting tips are present.
    7. present: Tells the public how to report and how to harden cars.
    8. present: 911 plus lock and lit parking is usable advice.
    9. present: Emergency number and theft prevention steps appear.
    10. present: Public actions: 911, lock the car, park in light.
    11. present: Guidance is short but tells people what to do.
    12. present: Call 911 and basic parking security are both there.
    13. present: Advice covers reporting and locking, parking in light.
    14. present: Tells people to call 9-1-1, lock vehicles, and use well lit lots, which is usable advice.
    15. present: Emergency number plus basic theft prevention steps match an auto theft notice.
    16. present: Call 9-1-1 and harden parking habits are direct actions the public can take.
    17. present: Guidance covers reporting and simple steps that reduce a repeat theft.
    18. absent: Tips are generic parking advice and never say what to watch for on this car.
    19. present: 9-1-1 plus lock up and lit parking is actionable even if basic.
    20. present: It tells people whom to call and how to lower odds of another taking.
    21. present: Emergency contact and parking precautions are relevant to this crime.
    22. present: Public is told to phone 9-1-1 and to lock up in lit parking.
    23. present: Advice is short, public facing, and matched to auto theft risk.
    24. present: Call 9-1-1, lock the car, park in light: three doable steps.
    25. present: Guidance gives a number to call and simple ways to protect other cars.
  • Timepresent24/25

    Final assessment

    Majority agree October 11, 2024 at 7:11 pm supplies time.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

    See all 25 individual reads
    1. present: Gives a full date and clock time for the event.
    2. present: October 11, 2024 at 7:11 pm is exact enough.
    3. present: Incident time includes day, year, and minute.
    4. present: Timestamp is present and precise.
    5. present: When it occurred is fully dated and timed.
    6. present: 7:11 pm on 11 Oct 2024 is a complete time.
    7. present: Date and evening time are both filled in.
    8. present: Clock time and calendar date are both given.
    9. present: Event time is not missing or only a day.
    10. present: October 11, 2024, 7:11 pm is a full stamp.
    11. present: Time of the crime is recorded to the minute.
    12. present: When field has date and evening clock time.
    13. present: 11 Oct 2024 at 7:11 pm is a complete when.
    14. present: Lists a full calendar date and clock time, so the window is clear.
    15. present: October 11, 2024 at 7:11 pm is precise enough for public awareness.
    16. present: Date and evening time are both present, not just a day of week.
    17. present: Timestamp includes month, day, year, and minute level clock time.
    18. present: The 7:11 pm mark on a dated day is a complete when field.
    19. present: Both the date and the evening hour are recorded.
    20. present: Clock time on a full date meets a minimum when standard.
    21. present: October 11, 2024, 7:11 pm is not an undated or approximate note.
    22. absent: It is unclear if 7:11 pm is theft time or report time, which blurs the when.
    23. present: Date plus minute accurate evening time is complete for a bulletin.
    24. present: A dated 7:11 pm stamp lets people judge recency.
    25. present: Full date and clock time are both on the alert.
  • Impactpresent23/25

    Final assessment

    Majority agree a stolen vehicle with the suspect not in custody describes impact beyond the crime label.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. present: States the car was taken and no one is held.
    2. present: Outcome is theft complete, suspect not caught.
    3. present: Status is stolen vehicle, no arrest.
    4. present: Key fact: car gone, suspect still free.
    5. present: Incident closeout is theft with no custody.
    6. present: Says the vehicle was stolen and no suspect held.
    7. present: No arrest, car taken: status is complete.
    8. present: Incident summary covers loss and no suspect.
    9. present: Stolen, nobody in custody, that is the status.
    10. present: Theft occurred and the suspect is not held.
    11. present: Outcome: vehicle gone, no one arrested.
    12. present: Facts: stolen car, suspect not in custody.
    13. present: Alert states theft done and no suspect held.
    14. present: Confirms the car was taken and that no suspect is in custody.
    15. present: Outcome and custody status are both stated in plain terms.
    16. absent: No suspect look, clothing, or direction of travel, so the incident picture is thin.
    17. present: It says the vehicle is gone and the suspect remains free.
    18. present: Taken plus not in custody tells people the event is open, not resolved.
    19. present: Status of the car and of the suspect are both covered.
    20. absent: No suspect details and no last seen path, only a custody line.
    21. present: Vehicle taken and suspect still free are the two status facts needed.
    22. present: It states the taking occurred and that nobody is in custody.
    23. present: Open case status is clear: car gone, suspect not held.
    24. present: Taken and not in custody summarize impact without extra fluff.
    25. present: It reports the vehicle was taken and the suspect is still at large.

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Systematic AI judgments with visible reasoning, not human-validated codings.

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Context

Background

UC San Diego Police posted the notice on the Campus Notices wiki, linked from police.ucsd.edu/alerts/warnings.html as 10/12/2024 Timely Warning Motor Vehicle Theft.
Analysis

Key Findings

7:11 p.m. October 11, 2024 Lincoln MKZ stolen on La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way at Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
No suspect information. Suspect not in custody.
Outcome
Suspect not in custody. Investigation open.
Provenance

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Campus Alert Archive. "University of California, San Diego: Lincoln MKZ taken on La Jolla Shores Drive near Naga Way." Incident of October 11, 2024. Added August 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/uc-san-diego-scripps-lincoln-mkz-motor-vehicle-theft-2024-10-11/

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