{
  "id": "2024-04-17-florida-state-university-vehicle-burglaries",
  "slug": "florida-state-university-vehicle-burglaries-2024-04-17",
  "institution": {
    "name": "Florida State University",
    "shortName": "FSU",
    "state": "FL",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "FSUPD Campus Safety Notices",
    "enrollment": 43000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2024-04-17",
    "type": "burglary",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Campus safety notice for vehicle burglaries in lots adjacent to campus",
    "headlinePublic": "Campus safety notice for vehicle burglaries in lots adjacent to campus",
    "summary": "FSUPD issued a [Campus Safety Notice](https://police.fsu.edu/archived-timely-warnings) (Reference #2024-041700019) for multiple overnight vehicle burglaries in parking lots adjacent to campus, with two arrests and additional suspects sought.",
    "outcome": "Two arrests; patrols increased; community told to lock vehicles and call 911 for suspicious activity."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Campus Safety Notice: Vehicle Burglaries\n\nIn an effort to provide timely and accurate information to our campus community, the following information is being provided so that you can make informed decisions regarding your safety.\n\nThe FSU Police Department has received multiple reports of vehicle burglaries occurring during the overnight hours in parking lots adjacent to campus. The FSUPD is actively investigating these incidents and has arrested two individuals in connection with the incidents thus far. Investigators are aware of additional individuals involved and have increased patrols as they work to apprehend the remaining parties and safeguard the campus.\n\nAs a precautionary measure, we encourage all members of our campus community to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious activity. If you observe people loitering, looking into car windows, or lifting door handles, call 911. Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to contact FSUPD at (850) 644-1234.\n\nMembers of our campus community are encouraged to take proactive measures by following these crime prevention tips:\n\nAlways lock your vehicle doors and roll up windows when leaving your vehicle unattended.\nNever leave your spare key inside of your vehicle.\nDo not leave valuables in plain sight, secure them in your trunk or take them with you when you leave your vehicle.\nPark in well-lit areas.\n\nThis Campus Safety Notice (Reference #2024-041700019) is issued in accordance with a federal law requiring universities to disclose information about crime on or immediately adjacent to their campuses to aid in the prevention of similar crimes and to assist in the identification of offenders.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://police.fsu.edu/archived-timely-warnings",
      "sourceDescription": "FSUPD archived timely warnings / campus safety notices",
      "annotations": [
        "Incident date derived from official reference number 2024-041700019."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1697,
      "timestampApprox": "Notice date 2024-04-17"
    }
  ],
  "context": "FSUPD issued a [Campus Safety Notice](https://police.fsu.edu/archived-timely-warnings) (Reference #2024-041700019) for multiple overnight vehicle burglaries in parking lots adjacent to campus, with two arrests and additional suspects sought. Source page: https://police.fsu.edu/archived-timely-warnings.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official public timely warning / safety notice with full body text"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "FSUPD archived timely warnings / campus safety notices",
      "url": "https://police.fsu.edu/archived-timely-warnings",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-21"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "burglary",
    "vehicle",
    "timely-warning",
    "florida",
    "2024"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-21",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-21",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}