Security alert

September 26, 2018

Earlier this week residents of Ainslie Wood reported a new incident of break and enter. The community is reminded to take steps to secure their dwellings – remember to lock all doors and windows and secure your property. The University provides a number of support services including SWHAT – an escorted walk home service where you can arrange to have a student walk you home.

Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity in the area to Hamilton Police at 905-546-4861, McMaster Security Dispatch at 905-525-9140 ext.24281 or 911 for a crime in progress.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

August-September 2018

Hamilton Police are reminding people to keep their doors locked and windows secured as they investigate two break and enters where women woke up to find an unknown male in their room. Both incidents occurred in the Westdale area. The first occurred on August 3^rd when someone entered the home through a second story window and sexually assaulted the victim. The second incident was on August 28^th when a man entered the home through an unlocked front door. On September 4th there was another attempted entry and two other reports of entry or attempted entry on Sept. 6.

Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity in the area to Hamilton Police at 905-546-4861, McMaster Security Dispatch at 905-525-9140 ext.24281 or 911 for a crime in progress.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

Any McMaster student, staff or faculty who has experienced sexual violence is encouraged to contact our Sexual Violence Response Coordinator, Meaghan Ross, in the Equity and Inclusion Office. Meaghan can provide support, referral to resources, assistance with accessing accommodations, safety planning and information on navigating reporting options both on and off campus. For further information, please visit:https://svrp.mcmaster.ca/

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<strong>September 26, 2018</strong>

Earlier this week residents of Ainslie Wood reported a new incident of break and enter. The community is reminded to take steps to secure their dwellings - remember to lock all doors and windows and secure your property. The University provides a number of support services including <a href="https://www.msumcmaster.ca/services-directory/3-student-walk-home-attendant-team-swhat/contact-swhat">SWHAT</a> - an escorted walk home service where you can arrange to have a student walk you home.

Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity in the area to Hamilton Police at 905-546-4861, McMaster Security Dispatch at 905-525-9140 ext.24281 or 911 for a crime in progress.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a>.

<strong>August-September 2018</strong>

Hamilton Police are reminding people to keep their doors locked and windows secured as they investigate two break and enters where women woke up to find an unknown male in their room. Both incidents occurred in the Westdale area. The first occurred on August 3<sup>rd</sup> when someone entered the home through a second story window and sexually assaulted the victim.  The second incident was on August 28<sup>th</sup> when a man entered the home through an unlocked front door. On September 4th there was another attempted entry and two other reports of entry or attempted entry on Sept. 6.

Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity in the area to Hamilton Police at 905-546-4861, McMaster Security Dispatch at 905-525-9140 ext.24281 or 911 for a crime in progress.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at <a href="http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com/">http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com</a>.

Any McMaster student, staff or faculty who has experienced sexual violence is encouraged to contact our Sexual Violence Response Coordinator, Meaghan Ross, in the Equity and Inclusion Office. Meaghan can provide support, referral to resources, assistance with accessing accommodations, safety planning and information on navigating reporting options both on and off campus. For further information, please visit:<a href="https://svrp.mcmaster.ca/">https://svrp.mcmaster.ca/</a>

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