To the Yale Community,
I write to let you know that an attempted burglary occurred this evening at 53 Dixwell Avenue at approximately 9:45 PM. Upon returning home, an undergraduate student found an unknown man in his residence. The man fled on a bicycle from Dixwell Avenue onto Bristol St. No physical contact was and no physical injuries were reported. The New Haven police are investigating and can be reached at (203) 946-6316. The Yale police have increased patrols in the area.
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If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Yale Police at 203-432-4400 or send an anonymous text tip through our LiveSafe app.
Please take precautions to secure your residence by locking doors and windows upon leaving or retiring for the evening.
For more crime prevention and safety tips please visit the Stay Safe on Campus page on It’s Your Yale.
The Yale Police provide services and information for crime victims which can be accessed by calling 203-432-4400.
Sincerely,
Ronnell A. Higgins
Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police
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