Stony Brook University is beautiful in the summertime. Soft breezes rustle the leaves of the trees near Roth Quad. Sunshine warms the faces of students reading texts on benches outside the Melville Library. The scent of rose, lily and honeysuckle permeates colorful garden landscapes surrounding the Union.
There are fewer individuals milling about the grounds. Students are off doing summer internships or working summer jobs. Faculty travels abroad to conduct research. Staff members engage in professional development by traveling to other cities to attend conferences and workshops. Fewer eyes are on the lookout.
You don’t often hear about crime at Stony Brook. It’s a relatively safe campus year round, but it feels especially safe and secure during the summer months. It is natural to let your guard down in this easy-going, airy environment.
Thieves are counting on you to do just that.
Client Support has been made aware of several laptop thefts on campus in recent weeks.
So, as a reminder:
- Do not leave your laptop unattended, especially in public spaces like the library or Student Activities Center.
- Make sure you lock the doors to your room or office if you need to step away from your machine.
- Try not to leave your laptop out in the open. Keep it out of sight, in a drawer or a cabinet.
- Think about buying a lock for your laptop. Seawolves MarketPlace sells several in the range of $25 - $42.
- Be careful about leaving important data on the computer. It is always a good idea to back up your data in other places anyway, but in this case, you do not want sensitive information getting in the hands of the wrong person.
- If you see something, say something. Call Stony Brook University Police (631) 632-3333 to report a stolen laptop. You can dial 911 from any campus phone.
