The Heights

Boston Police Department Issues Safety Advisory Following Series of Off-Campus Break-Ins

Nikita Osadchiy • April 13, 2025

The Boston Police Department (BPD) issued a safety advisory to residents in the Allston-Brighton neighborhoods following a series of residential break-ins involving Boston College students living off-campus.

Amid Off-Campus Break-Ins, Boston Police Department Offers Tips to Prevent Burglary Over Winter Break

Lucy Freeman • December 8, 2023

Maggie Holahan heard a noise coming from her living room. When she walked around the corner, she came face-to-face with a man climbing through her window. He ran away upon seeing her.

Masked Individual Spotted Again on Kirkwood Rd.

Erin Shannon • October 20, 2022

A masked individual was spotted lurking on Kirkwood Rd. this Wednesday following a reported break-in attempt on Oct. 13.

Evans Issues Advice After Off-Campus Break In

Jack Miller • September 12, 2019

In response to the incident, BC Police Department Chief Bill Evans advised students new to off-campus living to be careful with home security, especially early in the semester.

Students Find Intruder Hiding in Off-Campus House

Abby Hunt • February 11, 2019

A group of Boston College students found an unidentified man hiding in a bedroom closet in their off-campus house in the early morning hours of Feb. 3.

Break-ins Must be Addressed for Off-Campus Student Safety

The Heights Editorial Board • August 31, 2016

Although the importance of locking doors and windows was mentioned, it is necessary to further address the dangers that students encounter off campus.

Alert System Needed for Off-Campus Break-Ins

The Heights Editorial Board • March 17, 2016

"A new alert system that emails off-campus students after every off-campus break-in should be instituted through the University."