MUPD investigating burglary at Mizzou Quads
A Mizzou Quads resident reported a burglary at his apartment on Saturday, according to the MU Police Department daily summary report.
MUPD Capt. Brian Weimer said the burglary occurred between 9 and 10 p.m. on March 13. The victim was at his apartment during the burglary. His wallet and keys were stolen.
“The guy came home and someone started ringing his doorbell,” Weimer said.
The victim looked through the peephole and did not recognize the person, so he ignored them. The resident then took a shower.
“When he came out of the shower, he noticed that his wallet and keys were missing and the door was unlocked,” Weimer said. “He was sure he’d locked the door when he got home.”
Police responding to the event discovered an unlocked window in the back of the apartment, Weimer said. It is possible the suspect came in through the back window and left through the front door.
The victim thinks the burglar might be his former roommate, Weimer said.
MUPD has not seen a recent increase in burglaries in campus housing.
Even though the number of burglaries has not gone up significantly, Weimer still suggested precautions students could take to keep their property safe.
“Always make sure that you lock your doors and windows, even when you’re at home,” he said.