Eighteen off-campus break-ins reported over winter break, a 29% increase from 2023-24

Joaquin Bello Thomas, a fourth-year in industrial engineering, was home for winter break in Cincinnati when he received an unexpected call from his…

String of residential burglaries can remind students how to protect themselves off-campus

A string of residential burglaries in the University District sparked reminders from University Police to students about how they can keep themselves and their property safe off campus.

Ohio State to install cameras, license plate readers in parking garages

Ohio State will install surveillance cameras and license plate readers in and near parking garages on campus, starting with the Ohio Union North and South garages, according to a university announcement Tuesday. 

Students concerned for their cars following string of on-campus break-ins

Ila Sharma thought she had left her window rolled down when she returned to her car in Arps Garage after a rehearsal Monday,  but upon closer look, she found her vehicle had been broken into.

Columbus Police: Off-campus sees ‘stunning increase’ in burglaries

A spike in off-campus area burglaries has one Columbus Division of Police official warning students to lock their doors and windows.   Last week, tw…