{ "id": "2026-01-04-uc-san-diego-seventh-marshall-bedroom-burglaries", "slug": "uc-san-diego-seventh-marshall-bedroom-burglaries-2026-01-04", "institution": { "name": "University of California, San Diego", "shortName": "UCSD", "state": "CA", "type": "public-r1", "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert" }, "incident": { "date": "2026-01-04", "type": "burglary", "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification", "resolution": "arrest", "headline": "Bedroom entries at Seventh and Marshall; shelter in place", "headlinePublic": "Bedroom entries at Seventh and Marshall; shelter in place", "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a 4:26 a.m. timely warning after an unknown male entered a sleeping student's bedroom at Seventh College West Apartments](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126060668/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+01-04-2026). At 5:55 a.m. a second burglary and third attempted burglary at Thurgood Marshall residences produced a shelter-in-place order for Marshall and Eleanor Roosevelt residences. The suspect was later detained. A 6:11 a.m. bulletin asked witnesses to call.", "outcome": "Suspect located and detained. All-clear. Witness appeal issued." }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "timestampApprox": "2026-01-04T04:26:00-08:00", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nJanuary 4, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Burglary\n\nOn January 4, 2026, at 04:26 a.m., the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a burglary in a suite at the Seventh College West Apartments. The reporting party stated that an unknown male had entered her bedroom while she was asleep. The reporting party screamed at the male, who then fled the area. Based on the initial investigation, it appears that the unknown male removed the screen from the front window, gaining access to the apartment. A check of the surrounding area revealed that multiple window screens had been removed from the adjacent apartments; it is unknown at this time if these incidents are related.\n\nThe reporting party described the male as an unknown race male, approximately 5-foot-10-inches to 6-foot tall, with a skinny build. The male was seen wearing a grey hoodie with the letters UCSD written in blue.\n\nAt this time, the suspect is not in custody.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf 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.\n\nThe remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a burglary and is not necessarily related to this incident.\n\nIf you are the victim of a burglary or you discover someone inside your residence:\n\nIf possible, immediately leave your residence and go to a safe area (e.g., a neighbor’s apartment or a public place).\n\nCall or text the UC San Diego Police Department at 9-1-1.\n\nIf you are unable to leave your residence, secure yourself and your family members in a safe location, turn on all available lights, and call the police immediately.\n\nTo help reduce the risk of being the victim of a burglary:\n\nMake sure doors and windows are closed and locked. When it is hot out, use a lock or item that only allows the window to open small distances.\n\nIf you live on campus and your windows or doors won’t lock, please call Housing Maintenance at (858) 534-2600.\n\nIf your office windows or doors will not lock, please contact Facilities Management Customer Relations help desk, phone (858) 534-2930.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity, call or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1.\n\nKnow the location of campus emergency telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.\n\nAvoid displaying and/or placing high-value items close to windows. Items such as computers, cell phones, wallets, and purses can be easily grabbed from open windows and may be incentives for criminals to try and enter the residence. Secure your valuables at all times.\n\nBe alert and aware. Pay attention to who is around when you leave and return to your residence or office. If returning at night, leave a light on inside as a visual deterrent.\n\nWhat is this Notice?\n\nThis notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126060668/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+01-04-2026", "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Timely Warning Burglary 01-04-2026 (Seventh College 4:26 a.m.)", "annotations": [ "Dual independent Confluence REST fetch 2026-08-24. htmlCode sha256 10744563823790525b227cb56a5799cf87f6c5955c9ad9e12bd49790edd44d7b. Flattened from the embedded UCPD email body. SPN 429.", "Seventh College West Apartments 4:26 a.m. Unknown male entered a bedroom while the reporting party was asleep. Grey hoodie with UCSD in blue. Screens removed from adjacent apartments." ], "characterCount": 3350 }, { "sequence": 2, "type": "update", "timestampApprox": "2026-01-04T05:55:00-08:00", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nJanuary 4, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Burglary - THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE/ELEANOR ROOSEVELT COLLEGE RESIDENCES **SHELTER IN PLACE**\n\nOn January 4, 2026, at 05:55 a.m., the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a second burglary and third attempted burglary in Thurgood Marshall College Residences. The reporting party stated that an unknown male had entered her bedroom while she was asleep. Officers are currently searching for the suspect in the area of Thurgood Marshall Residences. PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR RESIDENCES AND SECURE YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS.\n\nThe reporting party described the male as a dark-complexioned male, approximately 5-foot-10-inches to 6-foot tall, with a skinny build. The male was wearing a dark hoodie.\n\nAt this time, the suspect is not in custody. PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR RESIDENCES AND CALL 911 IF YOU SEE THE SUSPECT.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf 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.\n\nThe remainder of this message provides general information about preventing and reporting a burglary and is not necessarily related to this incident.\n\nIf you are the victim of a burglary or you discover someone inside your residence:\n\nIf possible, immediately leave your residence and go to a safe area (e.g., a neighbor’s apartment or a public place).\n\nCall or text the UC San Diego Police Department at 9-1-1.\n\nIf you are unable to leave your residence, secure yourself and your family members in a safe location, turn on all available lights, and call the police immediately.\n\nTo help reduce the risk of being the victim of a burglary:\n\nMake sure doors and windows are closed and locked. When it is hot out, use a lock or item that only allows the window to open small distances.\n\nIf you live on campus and your windows or doors won’t lock, please call Housing Maintenance at (858) 534-2600.\n\nIf your office windows or doors will not lock, please contact Facilities Management Customer Relations help desk, phone (858) 534-2930.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity, call or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1.\n\nKnow the location of campus emergency telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.\n\nAvoid displaying and/or placing high-value items close to windows. Items such as computers, cell phones, wallets, and purses can be easily grabbed from open windows and may be incentives for criminals to try and enter the residence. Secure your valuables at all times.\n\nBe alert and aware. Pay attention to who is around when you leave and return to your residence or office. If returning at night, leave a light on inside as a visual deterrent.\n\nWhat is this Notice?\n\nThis notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/125798313/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+THURGOOD+MARSHALL+COLLEGE+ELEANOR+ROOSEVELT+COLLEGE+RESIDENCES+SHELTER+IN+PLACE+-+01-04-2026", "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Marshall/ERC SHELTER IN PLACE burglary 01-04-2026", "annotations": [ "Dual independent Confluence REST fetch 2026-08-24. htmlCode sha256 067365ed38d032b9f37abf1aef67f07fcd36482f6323fd26532ed9f7b4bdaf40. Flattened from the embedded UCPD email body. SPN 429.", "Second burglary and third attempted burglary in Thurgood Marshall residences. PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR RESIDENCES AND SECURE YOUR DOORS AND WINDOWS. CALL 911 IF YOU SEE THE SUSPECT." ], "characterCount": 3269 }, { "sequence": 3, "type": "all-clear", "timestampApprox": "2026-01-04", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nJanuary 4, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Burglary (UPDATE) **Suspect in Custody - All Clear**\n\nThe suspect has been located and detained.\n\nIf you observe any further suspicious behavior or become aware of additional incidents, please contact the UC San Diego Police Department immediately.\n\nThe suspect is in custody.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf 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.\n\nIf you are the victim of a burglary or you discover someone inside your residence:\n\nIf possible, immediately leave your residence and go to a safe area (e.g., a neighbor’s apartment or a public place).\n\nCall or text the UC San Diego Police Department at 9-1-1.\n\nIf you are unable to leave your residence, secure yourself and your family members in a safe location, turn on all available lights, and call the police immediately.\n\nTo help reduce the risk of being the victim of a burglary:\n\nMake sure doors and windows are closed and locked. When it is hot out, use a lock or item that only allows the window to open small distances.\n\nIf you live on campus and your windows or doors won’t lock, please call Housing Maintenance at (858) 534-2600.\n\nIf your office windows or doors will not lock, please contact Facilities Management Customer Relations help desk, phone (858) 534-2930.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings. If you see suspicious activity, call or text the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at 9-1-1.\n\nKnow the location of campus emergency telephones on routes to and from campus destinations.\n\nAvoid displaying and/or placing high-value items close to windows. Items such as computers, cell phones, wallets, and purses can be easily grabbed from open windows and may be incentives for criminals to try and enter the residence. Secure your valuables at all times.\n\nBe alert and aware. Pay attention to who is around when you leave and return to your residence or office. If returning at night, leave a light on inside as a visual deterrent.\n\nWhat is this Notice?\n\nThis notice is being provided to you to comply with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. Timely Warnings are intended to prevent similar crimes and to provide information that will assist community members in protecting themselves.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126060686/Timely+Warning+Burglary+UPDATE+Suspect+in+Custody+-+All+Clear+-+01-04-2026", "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Burglary UPDATE Suspect in Custody All Clear 01-04-2026", "annotations": [ "Dual independent Confluence REST fetch 2026-08-24. htmlCode sha256 fa7b712022b6c0b976a4dda48e78861f9783c71332e90b8a0b6b31a4a2e185ed. Flattened from the embedded UCPD email body. SPN 429.", "The suspect has been located and detained." ], "characterCount": 2575 }, { "sequence": 4, "type": "update", "timestampApprox": "2026-01-04T06:11:00-08:00", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nJanuary 4, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nCommunity Alert Bulletin - Burglary Suspect in Custody - Looking for Witnesses\n\nOn January 4, 2026 at 6:11 AM, a UC San Diego Police Officer was flagged down by a student who reported an incident with a male in the area of Thurgood Marshall and Eleanor Roosevelt Residences. We are asking that student and any witnesses to similar incidents to contact the UC San Diego Police Department at 858-534-4357 for assistance with this investigation.\n\nAt this time, the suspect is in custody.\n\nThe report is currently under investigation by the UC San Diego Police Department.\n\nIf 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.\n\nUniversity of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093", "isVerbatimConfirmed": true, "confidence": "high", "sourceUrl": "https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/126485087/Community+Alert+Bulletin+-+Burglary+Suspect+in+Custody+-+Looking+for+Witnesses+-+01-04-2026", "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Burglary suspect in custody looking for witnesses 01-04-2026", "annotations": [ "Dual independent Confluence REST fetch 2026-08-24. htmlCode sha256 261e920c7c7740b3f57a70b6cd056c306d934910915729fdbfc682f171f2d0bb. 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