May 28, 2008

Purdue police warn of break-in on Russell Street

A male resident of the house told police he was awakened by the handle to his room door being jiggled, said interim Police Chief John Cox.  The resident got up to see who was at the door and reportedly saw a white male walking down the hallway trying to open doors to other rooms.  

The suspect reportedly saw the resident and fled from the house to the parking lot where he got into a white late 1990’s model midsize pickup truck with a black
stripe or design on the side and drove away.

The suspect was described as 30 to 40 years of age, about 6' 3" to 6'4" tall, with a shaved head.   The resident also stated the suspect had a muscular build and was wearing a blue sweatshirt.

"Even though school is not in session, residents are reminded to keep their doors and belongings secured," Cox said.  "Incidents like this occur year round in and around campus.  Students, staff and visitors are reminded to continue to stay vigilant and report all crimes and suspicious behavior to the police department."

Anyone with information on this incident, is asked to contact the Purdue University Police Department at 494-8221.

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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