{ "id": "2026-03-29-uc-san-diego-warren-residence-halls-burglary", "slug": "uc-san-diego-warren-residence-halls-burglary-2026-03-29", "institution": { "name": "University of California, San Diego", "shortName": "UCSD", "state": "CA", "type": "public-r1", "alertSystemName": "Triton Alert" }, "incident": { "date": "2026-03-29", "type": "burglary", "cleryCategory": "timely-warning", "resolution": "under-investigation", "headline": "Shirtless suspect flees Warren halls; canyon search", "headlinePublic": "Shirtless suspect flees Warren halls; canyon search", "summary": "UC San Diego Police [issued a Clery timely warning after a 6:44 p.m. burglary at the Warren College Residence Halls](https://ucsdcampusnotices.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CN/pages/125929495/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+03-29-2026). The suspect, described as a shirtless 50-year-old male, fled on foot. Campus was told to stay out of the wooded canyon between Voigt Drive and Genesee Avenue. A March 30 update corrected the search location (wooded area north of Voigt and Justice Lane). A later update said the canyon search did not locate the suspect.", "outcome": "Suspect not located after the canyon search. Increased patrols. Investigation open." }, "alerts": [ { "sequence": 1, "type": "initial", "timestampApprox": "2026-03-29T18:44:00-07:00", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nMarch 29, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning – Burglary\n\nOn 3/29/2026 at 06:44 PM, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a Burglary which occurred at the Warren College Residence Halls on the UC San Diego campus. Officers responded to the scene and the suspect fled on foot. Officers are currently looking for the suspect. Stay out of the wooded canyon between Voigt Drive and Genesee Ave.\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 described as a 50 year old male not wearing a shirt.\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\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 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 which 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 full 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/125929495/Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+03-29-2026", "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Timely Warning Burglary 03-29-2026", "annotations": [ "Dual independent Confluence REST fetch 2026-08-24. htmlCode sha256 3fa6e8911129eeb55dfbdba27691ac0a5b208b5f0d5afe74369d892afc3c92e7. Flattened from the embedded UCPD email body. SPN 429.", "Distinct from 2026-04-17-uc-san-diego-retirement-resource-office-burglary and from 2026-04-21-uc-san-diego-nierenberg-hall-office-burglary." ], "characterCount": 2926 }, { "sequence": 2, "type": "update", "timestampApprox": "2026-03-30", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nMarch 30, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nUpdate to Timely Warning – Burglary\n\nOn 3/29/2026 at approximately 6:44 PM, the UC San Diego Police Department received a report of a burglary at the Warren Apartments. Officers responded promptly, and the suspect fled the area on foot and was last seen in the wooded area north of Voigt and Justice Lane.\n\nAt this time, the suspect has not been located. Officers are actively searching the surrounding area and maintaining an increased presence in that area as a precaution.\n\nOut of an abundance of caution, community members are advised to avoid the wooded canyon area between Voigt Drive and Genesee Avenue while officers continue their search. There is no indication of an ongoing threat to the campus community; however, we encourage everyone to remain aware of their surroundings.\n\nIf you see the suspect, observe suspicious behavior, or have information that may assist, please contact the UC San Diego Police Department immediately at (858) 534-HELP (4357) or call 911 in an emergency.\n\nSuspect Description:\n\nMale, approximately 50 years old\n\nLast seen wearing a blue UCSD sweater and blue jeans.\n\nThis case remains under active investigation. Updates will be provided as appropriate.\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 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 which 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 full 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/126257219/Update+to+Timely+Warning+Burglary+-+03-30-2026", "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Update Timely Warning Burglary 03-30-2026 (corrected search location)", "annotations": [ "Dual independent Confluence REST fetch 2026-08-24. htmlCode sha256 68eb70399b56aa3f57e18f3853e7da03f4941840afdfa529c5e248d7ef31792c. Flattened from the embedded UCPD email body. SPN 429.", "Corrected last-seen location: wooded area north of Voigt and Justice Lane. Avoid-canyon instruction maintained." ], "characterCount": 3179 }, { "sequence": 3, "type": "update", "timestampApprox": "2026-03-30", "channel": "email", "verbatimText": "UC SAN DIEGO POLICE DEPARTMENT\n\nMarch 30, 2026\n\nALL ACADEMICS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO\n\nTimely Warning Update – Burglary\n\nFollowing an extensive search of the wooded canyon area between Voigt Drive and Genesee Avenue, officers were unable to locate the suspect. At this time, there is no indication that the suspect remains in the immediate area.\n\nOfficers will continue to provide increased patrols in and around campus. We want to reassure the community that there is no need for heightened concern; however, we encourage everyone to remain aware of their surroundings and follow safety precautions.\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\nThis case remains under active investigation, and updates will be provided as appropriate.\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 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 won’t lock, please call Facilities Management. Visit https://hdhfacilities.ucsd.edu/\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/126126221/Timely+Warning+Update+Burglary+-+03-30-2026", "sourceDescription": "UC San Diego Campus Notices wiki: Timely Warning Update Burglary 03-30-2026 (search ended)", "annotations": [ "Dual independent Confluence REST fetch 2026-08-24. htmlCode sha256 23531316404e6638c06ff5b076d45b435eb0d04a1149cd8d291135ff11c9229a. Flattened from the embedded UCPD email body. SPN 429.", "Canyon search ended; no indication the suspect remains in the immediate area. 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