Attempted Burglary At Boston College Off-Campus Housing: Police

NEWTON, MA — Boston College police are looking for a suspect in connection to an attempted burglary at an off-campus housing residence Thursday night.

The incident took place just after 10 p.m. in the area of Kirkwood Road in Brighton, police said. The suspect tried to gain access to the residence on two different occasions on this date.

The victim described the suspect as an adult male with a thin build around 6 feet tall. He was reported to be wearing a white REI zip-up rain hoodie, a light-colored cloth mask, and black gloves.

The suspect was seen leaving in a dark-colored Jeep Wrangler or a similar style vehicle.

No further information has been released.

The Boston College Police Department is encouraging resident to do the following:

• Lock your doors and windows. This includes patio doors and windows on upper floors, and keep those access points secured at all times.
• Keep items such as ladders secured and away from your residence.
• Be aware of your surroundings and get to know your neighbors.
• Avoid leaving valuables in plain sight from windows.
• Report suspicious activity and persons to the police immediately, with as much detailed information as possible.