Recent Incidents in Wilson and Other Libraries
On 11/20 in Wilson Library in the evening, a laptop and wallet were stolen from a study carrel. The student using the carrel was sure that the carrel was locked while the student was at dinner. Upon returning, the student found the carrel door open and discovered the theft. It was reported to the police, who are investigating.
On 11/21 in the Health Sciences Library in Diehl Hall, a fourth-floor fire door that was supposed to be locked was found to be unlocked. The door leads to a mechanical room. Library staff is working with facilities staff to make sure this door is locked when not in use.
On 11/26 in Wilson in the evening, a backpack was reported stolen. The police were notified and the case is being investigated.
Reminder: Use the incident report form at http://staff.lib.umn.edu/security/ Report these types of problems to the security monitor and your supervisor. Call 911 for criminal behavior. Never endanger your personal safety.