Burglary Reported On ECC Campus

EDMONDS, WA — Edmonds Community College on Wednesday issued an alert to students, faculty, and staff regarding the burglary of a wallet from a staff member in Mukilteo Hall.

The burglary reportedly occurred Tuesday, June 18, sometime between 2:30 and 3 p.m. in an office on the hall's ground level. Lynnwood police are investigating.

The stolen wallet reportedly contained at least one credit card that was later used at several locations in the Bothell area around 4 p.m.

Anyone with information about the burglary or alleged burglar is asked to contact either campus security at 425-754-0154, or Lynnwood police at 425-670-5600.

Additionally, ECC officials offered the following tips to protect yourself from would-be thieves:

• Be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious people or behavior to local law enforcement and campus security.
• When possible, travel in groups and walk in well-lit areas.
• Report defective locks on windows and doors IMMEDIATELY to a campus official.
• Never sleep in an unlocked room or house.
• Ensure doors are locked in any room where you are leaving valuables unattended.
• If you lose the keys to your residence, have the lock(s) changed.
• Do not let strangers in to use your telephone. Direct them to a public telephone.
• If you find that your home has been entered, DO NOT GO INSIDE. Call Campus Security or 911. If you are already inside, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING. You may disturb evidence that is important to the police investigation.
• Carry minimal amounts of valuables, preferably not in plain sight.
• Call 911 immediately if you are the victim of a crime or witness a crime.
• After you are at a safe place, try to document suspect’s physical characteristics, including what the suspect is wearing, weight, height, clothing, etc. Include any other identifying information such as scars, marks or tattoos, as well as any possible vehicles.