Burglary Reported Near University Of Maryland Campus

COLLEGE PARK, MD — Police are investigating an off-campus burglary reported Thursday night near the University of Maryland after a resident heard someone enter their home through an unlocked door.

University of Maryland Police responded around 8:48 p.m. Oct. 8 to the home located in the 4700 block of Norwich Road to help Prince George’s County Police with a report of a suspicious person looking into windows, according to the UMD Police.

While officers were speaking with residents, they learned a burglary had happened earlier that evening while someone was home. Police said the resident heard the front door open around 8 p.m. and yelled at the intruder. The resident then heard the door slam shut. Investigators said the person entered through an unsecured door. Officers searched the area but did not find the suspect.

Prince George’s County Police are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Prince George’s County Police at 911 or 301-352-1200.