Recently there have been an increase in the number of thefts occurring on campus and in the hospital.

The Medical University Department of Public Safety requests that everyone secure their personal valuables while at work and/or school. If you notice any suspicious persons or activities, call the Medical University Department of Public Safety at 792-4196.

When you call, be prepared to answer as many of the following questions as possible: 1. What is your location? 2. What is the location of the suspicious person? 3. Has the person left the area and if so, how long ago and in which direction did they go? 4. Description of the person: clothing, approximate age, height, and weight.

The following incidents occurred during the week of Oct. 25 through Oct. 31:

• There were two arrests for trespassing and one arrest for attempted strong arm robbery.

Other incidents for which no arrest was made or are still under investigation include:

• Seven reports of larceny
• One report of harrassing phone calls
• One report of verbal threats

For further information on these statistics or any other service of the Department of Public Safety, contact the Crime Prevention Office at 792-2261 or e-mail at andersmi@musc.edu.