Safety Notifications

Wednesday, March 19,2025 - 12:00 am
Type of Crime	Suspicious Person(s)
Location	127 Highland St.
Synopsis	At approximately 12:30 AM this evening, a WPI student was walking to their off-campus apartment, while in the area of 127 Highland St., they came upon two unknown males with ski masks pulled over their faces. One of the males was holding a Swiss Army type knife. A short conversation was exchanged, but no threats were made. The student was able to safely get into their apartment. WPI and Worcester police officers responded and were unable to locate the involved males. Investigation is ongoing.
Suspect Description	Male #1: 5'11" Dark skinned College aged Black ski mask Black puffy long coat over black pants 2-3 inch Swiss Army type knife with a black handle Male #2: 5'9" Caucasian College aged Black ski mask Black puffy coat over dark clothing with hood on. Description of suspect(s) – including traits such as race, ethnicity, and gender – are provided by witnesses, victims, and/or investigative steps and are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.
Injuries	N/A
Vehicles	N/A
Prevention Advice	Be alert, report any suspicious persons or activity to WPI Police Do not hold doors open, and make sure doors closed behind you. Keep all "Card Access" doors secure. Report to Campus Police any unknown parties who "piggyback" to gain access into "Card Access secured areas". Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Daytime Shuttle and Nighttime – On-Demand Shuttle services by TripShot App.
Be Alert	Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. We encourage students to use the Campus Shuttle Services, which can be booked during the academic year on the TripShot App.
Current Status	Under Investigation
Updated date	Wed, 03/19/2025 - 01:59
Contact Information	WPI Police Department: +1-508-831-5433 or Worcester Police +1-508-799-8601
Resolved?	No

Wednesday, January 29,2025 - 04:02 pm
Type of Crime	Suspicious Person(s)
Location	80 West st.
Synopsis	At approximately 4:30 PM this evening a female WPI student reported that she was alone in the Laundromat at 80 West St. She was approached by an unknown male who began to ask her personal questions. During the conversation, the male lifted his jacket and showed the student a knife. The male did not remove the knife from his waistband or make any threats. The WPI Police and Worcester Police are investigating.
Suspect Description	White male. Height is approximately 5 foot 9 inches. Age 30 years old. Black jacket Black pants. Work boots. Description of suspect(s) – including traits such as race, ethnicity, and gender – are provided by witnesses, victims, and/or investigative steps and are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.
Injuries	None
Vehicles	None
Prevention Advice	Be alert, report any suspicious persons or activity to WPI Police Do not hold doors open, and make sure doors closed behind you. Keep all "Card Access" doors secure. Report to Campus Police any unknown parties who "piggyback" to gain access into "Card Access secured areas". Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Daytime Shuttle and Nighttime – On-Demand Shuttle services by TripShot App.
Be Alert	Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. We encourage students to use the Campus Shuttle Services, which can be booked during the academic year on the TripShot App.
Current Status	Open
Updated date	Thu, 01/30/2025 - 09:02
Contact Information	WPI Police Department: +1-508-831-5433 or Worcester Police +1-508-799-8601
Resolved?	No

Sunday, January 26,2025 - 12:00 pm
Type of Crime	Suspicious Person(s)
Location	West St. and Highland St.
Synopsis	Suspicious person: On Sunday, January 26, 2025, at approximately 12:15 PM a group of WPI students reported that an unknown male may have followed them as they were walking in the area of West St. and Highland St. The students stated that the male followed behind them until they entered a local restaurant on Highland St. Several minutes later they exited the restaurant, and the same male was still in the area of Highland St. The students then reported this to WPI Police. There were no words spoken between the students and the male. The male's last direction of travel is unknown.
Suspect Description	White male in his mid-50s with black hair in a bun. He had a salt and pepper beard, black jacket, dark brown pants, and looked disheveled. Description of suspect(s) – including traits such as race, ethnicity, and gender – are provided by witnesses, victims, and/or investigative steps and are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious.
Injuries	None
Vehicles	None
Prevention Advice	Be alert, report any suspicious persons or activity to WPI Police Do not hold doors open, and make sure doors closed behind you. Keep all "Card Access" doors secure. Report to Campus Police any unknown parties who "piggyback" to gain access into "Card Access secured areas". Utilize WPI Campus Safety Transports Services: Daytime Shuttle and Nighttime – On-Demand Shuttle services by TripShot App.
Be Alert	Students and Employees are reminded to be aware of their surroundings and report suspicious persons or incidents to WPI Police immediately. The WPI Police Department is providing this information to aid in your personal safety on campus. We encourage students to use the Campus Shuttle Services, which can be booked during the academic year on the TripShot App.
Current Status	Under Investigation
Updated date	Sun, 01/26/2025 - 14:20
Contact Information	WPI Police Department: +1-508-831-5433
Resolved?	No