There was a theft reported in Studio B at 10:30pm last weekend. A man with
short light brown hair in a red T-Shirt and jeans posed as a student filling
out paperwork in the control room. He blended in and the students who were
setting up in the studio assumed he was a friend of someone involved on the
session. He walked away carrying a Whole Foods shopping bag which we believe
contained one of the student's laptop and iPhone.
The theft was reported to Berklee Public Safety and an investigation is
ongoing. Photos of this person will be posted around the campus. Students
should feel safe to some degree while working in our studios but it's
important for us to remember that we are an open campus and people from the
outside can enter our premises. Therefore, we need to increase our awareness
when working in the studios.
* Always trust your initial instincts! If you see someone who looks like
they don't belong here, don't hesitate, contact the Studio Operations office
at Ext. 2476 or Berklee Public Safety Ext. 2333.
* Be aware of who is expected to attend your sessions. If someone shows up
that you do not know, ask them who invited them to the session. If you can't
verify that this person belongs there let the Studio Supervisor know ASAP.
* Never leave any microphones, equipment or personal possessions unattended
in the hallways.
* Avoid having an altercation with someone who appears to be an outsider
especially if they are acting strangely.
* If you are ever concerned for your safety in any way, call 911 or Public
Safety at EXT. 2333
* On every Studio phone are emergency phone numbers. The number for Public
Safety is EXT 2333 and is listed on a red sticker. The number for the Studio
Operations Office is EXT. 2476 and is on a white sticker.