Campus Alerts

 

On 11/06/09, at approximately 8:25 pm, a female victim was jogging in the area of Northwood Place and Mabrey Court in Thousand Oaks.  An unknown male suspect pushed the victim from behind causing her to fall into a bushy area.   

The victim, believing she was going to be sexually assaulted, was able to kick the suspect, get up, and run away.  The victim did not see the direction in which the suspect fled.  The victim delayed the reporting of this incident.

Over the past two years, there were over 20 reported indecent exposures in the general area.  The suspect primarily targeted female joggers and walkers during daytime hours.  The suspect concealed himself behind bushes or trees prior to exposing himself.  The last reported incident was on 07/24/08. 

The indecent exposure suspect is still outstanding.  The composite sketches from those reports, appear similar to the suspect in this case. 

Law enforcement is requesting you use extreme caution and be aware of your surroundings while in the area.  Please report to police any suspicious subject(s) in the area and contact Detective Javier Chavez (805-494-8229) with any pertinent information regarding this case.


 

Identity Theft increasing; What can you do to prevent it: Identity theft is on the increase, even on college campuses. It is a serious crime that occurs when your personal information is stolen and used without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. It can cost you time and money. It can destroy your credit and ruin your good name.

Deter identity thieves by safeguarding your information:

  • Shred any bank statements, cancelled checks, or financial documents and paperwork with personal information. Tearing it in half is not enough.
  • Protect your Social Security number; do not carry your Social Security card with you; do not write your Social Security number on a check or credit card receipt; and do not provide it unless absolutely nessary or ask to use another identifier.
  • Don't give out personal information on the phone, mail, or internet unless you know who you are dealing with.
  • Never click on links sent in unsolicited emails; instead, type in a web address you know. Use firewalls, anti-spywear, and anti-virus software to protect your personal computer; keep them up-to-date.
  • Don't use an obvious password like your birth date, your mother's maiden name, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
  • Keep your personal information in a secure place at home or in your residence hall room, especially if you have roommates or outside people can enter your room.
  • Be alert for: bills that do not arrive as expected; unexpected credit cars or account statements; denials of credit for no apparent reason; and calls or letters about purchases you did not make.
  • Inspect your credit report: The law requires the major nationwide consumer reporting companies - Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion - to give you a freee copy of your credit report each year if you ask for it. Visit www.AnnualCreditReport.com or call 1-877-322-8228, to order your free report each year.
  • Inspect your financial statements: Look for charges you did not make.
  • If you suspect fraud:
    • Place a "Fraud Alert" on your credit reports by calling: Equifax (800) 525-6285; Experian (888) 397-3742; and TransUnion (800) 680-7289.
    • Close any accounts that have been tampered with or established fraudulently.
    • File a police report to help creditors who may want proof of the crime.
    • Report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/idtheft or by phone 877-438-433.

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PROTECT YOUR COMPUTER

Get Ready for the Sprint 2009 Semester by Protecting your property.

BUY A LOCK AND CABLE DESIGNED FOR LAPTOPS. SIMPLY LOOP THE CABLE AROUND THE CENTER LEG SUPPORT OF YOUR DESK AND LOCK THE OTHER END TO YOUR LAPTOP.  THE COST OF THE CABLE IS BETWEEN $29 AND $39 AND THE CABLE CAN BE PURCHASED FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS.

                  CLU Bookstore

                  Bestbuy.com on line

                  Best Buy, 1173 Simi Towne Center, Simi Valley

Some simple precautions can reduce the risk to your computer so your property does not become part of a crime statistic at CLU:

Lock it. Lock your door when you leave your residence hall room so no one except you or your roommates can enter. Almost all the thefts of computers last year occurred when a room was left unlock, even for a few minutes.

Secure it. Use a cable lock to anchor your computer the same way you would a bicycle. The idea here is you chain it to your desk so someone cannot enter your room and walk away with it. By delaying the removal you can reduce the risk of theft. Computer locks are cheaper than buying a new computer.

Alarm it. Look into buying an alarm that is secured to your computer. If your laptop is moved the motion alarm goes off and presumably thieves aren't going to want to carry around a shrieking laptop.

Hide it. Do not leave your computer in plain sight in your vehicle and do not leave it in your residence hall room if not locked. Cover the computer, put it in drawer, or place it in the trunk of your car where it is not easily seen.

Mark it. Stop by the Welcome Center with your laptop or computer and use the engraving tool available to you to mark your computer with your name and other information. If you have one, engrave your name and other identification number. DO NOT use your social security number or birth date as an identification number.

Record it. Consider the following:

·Keep a copy of the serial number in a safe place that is easily accessible in the event of a theft. A police report is useless without the serial numbers.

·Homeowners insurance may cover the loss of your laptop outside the home (contact your agent or insurance company for more information).

·Consider one of the following products that will track your computer. These products make "call home" over the Internet in order to help recovery and some also lock the content of hard drive to prevent data loss.

                  XTool Laptop Tracker by XTool Mobile Security, Inc

                  LoJack for laptops.through Computrace

                  PC PhoneHome by Brigadoon Software, Inc

                  nTracker by SyNet Electronics, Inc

                  Products by CyberAngel Security Solutions, Inc.

                  Inspice Trace by Inspice.

Report it. If you do experience a loss of property, contact Campus Safety and Security immediately and we will assist you filing a loss and police report. If you see someone out of place or in an area they should not be, let your RA or GA know immediately.

The bottom line is that left alone most sought after electronic devices will grow legs and walk away. The decision to take the time to prevent a loss is up to YOU.

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Security Escort Service

Campus Public Safety offers all faculty, staff, and students the opportunity to request and escort to or from your office, classroom, vehicle, library, or other locations on the Thousand Oaks Campus. To request an escort, simply call the Welcome Center at (805) 493-3208, provide your location and your destination. Either a student worker or a security officer will respond and accompany you to your campus location. We are unable to provide escort to off-campus locations.
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