Campus community:
We would like to inform you of a crime that recently occurred in the campus area to ensure you have the information you need to take the appropriate precautions.
On Tuesday, June10, at 4:50 a.m., two burglaries occurred with one located at 1339 S. Halsted St. (Rosati's Pizza) and one at the location of 1350 S. Halsted St. (7-Eleven).
UIC Police responded to a call of burglaries at the Rosati’s Pizza and 7-Eleven convenience store. The offenders exited a black AUDI SUV and broke the front door window of the Rosati’s Pizza establishment and made entry. The offenders exited Rosati's and returned to the vehicle. It is unknown if anything was taken from Rosati's at this time. The SUV then made a U-Turn and parked in front of the 7-Eleven Store. The two offenders again exited the vehicle and broke the front door window of the 7-Eleven and made entry. The offenders then exited with 2 cash registers and entered the SUV. The vehicle then fled southbound from that location.
The vehicle is described as a black AUDI SUV with unknown plates. One offender is described as a male with a thin build wearing a black sweater and black pants with a white stripe. The second offender is described as a male with a thin build wearing a black hoodie, grey sweatpants and a mask.
UIC Police will lead the investigation. If you have any information about this incident or concerns about campus safety, please contact the UIC Police non-emergency number: 312-996-2830. Witnesses may remain anonymous by reporting through the Anonymous Incident Reporting Form.]
UIC Police will provide updates as the situation warrants. For a more comprehensive look at crime in the campus area, see the daily crime log.
Public safety advisories are issued for relevant crimes that occur in our Clery geography. However, the UIC Police patrol area is much larger. UIC Police monitors this larger geographic area, together with the Chicago Police Department, to enhance community safety. UIC has more than 2,400 security cameras and 3,300 sensors posted around campus to deter crime and identify suspects. Detectives in our investigations division are trained to support and care for survivors of sexual assault and to investigate other violent crimes. Our security guards provide an extra layer of security, primarily around residence halls and libraries. Security guards can intervene or call police when they see unsafe conditions. Student patrol officers also provide observational security and Walking Safety Escorts for students, faculty and staff so they do not have to walk alone on campus.
Be aware. Stay informed. Together, we can secure our community.
- Don't share keys or iCards. If you have access to a building or room, do not share your access code or key with anyone. This ensures only authorized people enter.
- Lock doors and windows. Always lock your dorm room, apartment, lab, classroom or office doors and windows before you leave. This is the most effective way to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Secure your belongings. Keep valuable items out of sight and locked up when not in use. Invest in a laptop lock or safe for added security.
- Don't share personal information. Be cautious about sharing personal information online or with strangers, which can make you a target for burglary.
- Report light outages, broken locks and malfunctioning doors. If you notice broken or malfunctioning lights, locks or doors on campus, report them to Facilities Management at 312-996-7511 or servdesk@uic.edu.
- Report suspicious activity. If you witness suspicious individuals or behavior, report it to the UIC Police non-emergency number: 312-996-2830.
Available resources:
- Public Safety Advisory Updates
- UIC Annual Security Report
- Chicago Police Department Crime Statistics and Data
- UIC Safe App
- UIC Night Ride
- UIC Safety Resources
- UIC Student Assistance
UIC public safety advisories are issued in accordance with a federal law (the Jeanne Clery Act) which requires universities to disclose information about certain crimes that may pose an ongoing threat to the campus community. To advance racial equity and social justice, UIC public safety advisories do not routinely use race, ethnicity or national origin as a descriptor.
