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Friday, May 15, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

Police educating students about theft

A number of thefts in Houston Hall last semester, as well as several this past weekend have prompted University police to pursue educational prevention tactics.

During inspections of both the downstairs dining area and the the upstairs study areas, security has observed several individuals unaffiliated with the university wandering throughout the building.

Upon sending a fully dressed officer into the Houston Hall study area, police noted that several of these individuals carefully exited the building, hoping to leave undetected.

Detective Supervisor Frank DeMeo said that this problem needs to be addressed.