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April
27, 2012 - Description of Possible Laptop Thief at Stauffer Library
Campus Security is notifying the Queen's University Community about a possible suspect in at least two laptop thefts in Stauffer Library this month.
In those separate incidents, witnesses provided similar descriptions for an individual seen acting suspiciously in the area (although not actually observed in possession of the stolen property).
In the April 9 and April 26 thefts, which both occurred in the early evening hours, the suspect was described as:
- a Black male
- short hair
- 20 years old (or otherwise student age)
- approximately 6' tall
- wearing a white sweater (MAY have had some red or green on it)
- carrying a backpack
He was additionally described in one of the incidents as having a slim build and clean shaven.
If you observe an individual matching this description or anyone engaged in suspicious behaviour, please contact the Emergency Report Centre immediately at 613-533-6111 .
April
18, 2012 - Increase in Personal Property Thefts
Campus
Security has noted a recent increase in personal property thefts on
campus resulting from items left unattended or in unsecured areas.
Laptop
computers, cell phones, and other valuables have recently been stolen
from cafeterias, libraries, and from unlocked change room lockers,
sometimes after only being left unattended for a brief period. If
possible, please keep your possessions in sight at all times.
We
have been informed that personal belongings are not permitted in the
exam venues and should therefore be left in a secured area.
Campus
Security has developed ‘reminder cards’ that are being left with
unattended belongings in study areas,
reminding people how quickly a thief can remove the property.
See
also: Related
incident reports
April
4,
2012 - Indecent Act Reported near Main Campus
At 1:17 am on April 4, Campus Security was informed that a man was observed walking around the intersection of Earl and Albert streets near main campus wearing a toque, boots and a coat but no pants or underwear. He was last seen heading south on Albert St. from Earl St.
According to witnesses, the man was further described as:
- Caucasian in his mid 20s to mid 30s,
- 6' tall with an average build and dark hair,
- wearing a plain black toque (no logo or writing visible), dark blue bomber-style jacket, and black work boots
- as well as possibly having a dark coloured backpack.
Campus Security staff immediately
searched the area but were unable to locate the man. Kingston City Police have also been notified of the incident.
If you observe an individual matching this description, or other suspicious activity on campus or near campus, please contact the Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111.
Members of the Queen's community are reminded that AMS Walkhome Service is available for accompanied walks by calling 613-533-9255 (613-533-WALK). According to their website, Walkhome's service boundaries are: south to Lake Ontario, west to West Campus, north to York St. (a few blocks north of Princess Street) and to east to Ontario street.
If
you require a 'safe walk' from one area of campus to another after
Walkhome's hours of operation, you can contact Campus Security at
613-533-6080 or by using a campus emergency
"blue light" phone or any campus payphone
(free to call).
April
3,
2012 - Suspicious Fire in Student Housing Area
Kingston Police are seeking the assistance of members of the Queen's community who may have witnessed, or have knowledge of, a serious incident that occurred in the student housing area.
In the early morning hours of Saturday, March 3rd, Kingston Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire at 72 Division Street. Damage was limited to the front door of the structure. The nature and circumstances of the fire were deemed suspicious and Kingston Police were called to investigate further.
The occupants of the residence were not present at the time of the occurrence, but had they been this incident could have had a tragic outcome.
Anyone who may have witnessed the occurrence or have knowledge of it is asked to contact Detective Clint Wills with the Kingston Police at 613-549-4660, ext. 6266.
Anonymous information can be given through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by clicking on the "Submit a Tip" button on
the Kingston Police Facebook
Page.
You may also contact Campus Security at 613-533-6733 and ask to speak with Joel Keenleyside or Murray Skeggs.
March
19,
2012 - Indecent Exposure Incident Reported
Campus Security has received a second-hand report that a male individual exposed himself to a female on Union Street at approximately 11:45 pm on Sunday, March 18.
According to the caller, a naked man jumped out of the bushes near St Mary's Hospital - about midway between main and west campus - while a female student was riding by on her bicycle.
No description of the suspect was available.
If anyone has information about this incident, please contact the Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111 or Kingston Police at 613-549-4660.
Campus Security is asking the female in question to please contact us directly at 613-533-6733 or to contact Kingston Police at 613-549-4660 to provide a first-hand account of the incident.
Members of the Queen's community are reminded that AMS Walkhome Service is available for accompanied walks by calling 613-533-9255 (613-533-WALK). According to their website, Walkhome's service boundaries are: south to Lake Ontario, west to West Campus, north to York St. (a few blocks north of Princess Street) and to east to Ontario street.
If
you require a 'safe walk' from one area of campus to another after
Walkhome's hours of operation, you can contact Campus Security at
613-533-6080 or by using a campus emergency
"blue light" phone or any campus payphone
(free to call).
March
15,
2012 - Personal Property Thefts
Campus Security has noted a recent trend in personal property thefts on campus resulting from items left unattended or in unsecured areas.
Laptop computers, cell phones, and other valuables have recently been stolen from cafeterias, libraries, and from unlocked change room lockers, sometimes after only being left unattended for a brief period.
Individuals are also advised to record the serial numbers on all property to assist in their recovery if stolen.
February,
2012 - Test of Queen's Emergency Notification System on Monday, Feb. 20
 Queen’s
University will be testing the Emergency Notification Systems (ENS) that
are installed on pole-mounted outdoor speakers on top of Humphrey and
Chernoff Halls and Stauffer Library on main campus and near John Orr
Tower on west campus.
Using the ENS, Campus Security can broadcast sirens and pre-recorded
messages across campus to faculty, staff and students In the event of an
emergency.
Testing will include the broadcast of chimes and test messages.
This
will occur Monday February 20 at 12 pm (noon) when the University is
closed for Family Day.
PLEASE DISREGARD ANY CHIMES OR TEST MESSAGES YOU MAY HEAR. THIS IS A
TEST.
THE TEST VOICE MESSAGE YOU WILL HEAR AFTER THE WESTMINSTER CHIMES IS:
“Attention: this is a test of the Queen’s Emergency Notification
System. This is not an emergency. This is only a test.”
The ENS uses siren signals followed by voice instructions that alert the
campus community to take shelter and, if safe to do so, to check our
communications channels for more information and instructions. Those
channels include:
*
Queen's Security Twitter account at http://twitter.com/CampusSecurity
* Your Queen’s email account
* Queen's home page at http://queensu.ca
* University phone Status Line at 613-533-3333
Please
check the Emergency
Notification System (ENS) webpage for more information, message
samples and siren tones.
UPDATE:
The Emergency Notification System was tested successfully.
February 9, 2012 - Incidents
of Possible Drink Tampering Reported
Last
night, Campus Security was informed of three incidents of levels of
intoxication that appeared in excess of their actual consumption.
Although there were no definitive signs of drinks being tampered with,
an alert is being issued to remind members of the Queen's community to
exercise caution while socializing at parties and bars.
To
protect yourself, always consider the following:
1.
Don't accept open drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) from others whom
you do not know or do not trust; this includes drinks that come in a
glass.
2. When in bars or clubs always get your drink
directly from the bartender/wait staff and do not take your eyes off the
bartender/wait staff or your order; or let somebody you know and trust
go to the bar for you.
3. At parties, only accept drinks in closed containers: bottles, cans or
tetra packs.
4. Never leave your drink unattended or out of sight.
5. Do not drink from open beverage sources like punch bowls, pitchers or
tubs.
6. Keep your eyes and ears open; if there is talk of date rape drugs or
if friends seem "too intoxicated" for what they have consumed,
leave the party or club immediately and don't go back.
If
you or a friend feel dizzy, confused, experience memory loss or have
other unexplained symptoms, get to a safe place immediately. Call a
friend, family member, the Police, Queen's Security (on campus) or 911.
If you think you have been drugged, go directly to a hospital emergency
room. Most sedating drugs are eliminated by the body within 24-hours.
If you have been or suspect you may have been assaulted, there are
resources available to help you:
Off-Campus Emergency: 911
Queen's Emergency Report
Centre: 613-533-6111
Queen's Campus Security:
613-533-6733
Sexual Assault Crisis Centre:
613-544-6424
KGH Sexual Assault / Domestic
Violence Program: 613-549-6666 ext. 4880
Student Counselling and
Health Services: 613-533-2893
Queen's Human Rights Office:
613-533-6886
February 8, 2012 - Barbells Stolen from Athletics & Recreation
Centre
UPDATE
: The barbell thief was arrested within a couple hours of this
incident being posted online, after Kingston Police Detective James Veltman received information as to the potential identity and home of the suspect.
A 4th year Queen's student was located at his residence, arrested and charged with Break, Enter and Theft.
The barbell and weights were also recovered.
This
swift arrest is attributed to the community's involvement, and both
Kingston Police and Campus Security thank those who used social media to
spread the word and the individuals who contacted Police with
information.
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Kingston
Police and Queen's University Campus Security are requesting assistance
in identifying a male suspect who forced entry into the Athletics and Recreation
Centre ('The ARC' at 284
Earl Street) on February 3rd at approximately 5:00am and stole barbell weights and a curl-up bar.
Photos
of suspect (on Facebook)
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective James Veltman at 613-549-4660 x 6300 or via email at jveltman@kpf.ca
Anonymous information can be given through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by clicking on the "Submit a Tip" button on the left hand column of
the Kingston
Police Facebook Page.
January 31, 2012 - Kingston Police Issue Alert for Sexual Assault
North of Main Campus
In the late hours on Saturday, January 28, 2012 police responded to the
600 Block of Victoria St, between Princess St and Concession
St, regarding a sexual assault with a weapon.
Police spoke with the victim who told police that she was attacked by an unknown male who had a knife with him. This weapon was shown during the incident. The suspect may have been alerted during the attack and fled away on foot which allowed the victim to attend a nearby address for safety.
The male suspect is described as:
* white male,
* medium/slim build,
* middle aged,
* grey/dark scruffy beard or facial hair,
* wearing a grey coat, black hoodie, baseball style hat and jeans.
If anyone has any information about this offence, please contact the lead investigator Det. Brent Griffiths at 613-549-4660 ext 6258 or by email at
bgriffiths@kpf.ca.
If you wish to report anonymously through Crime Stoppers please call 1-888-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at
www.tipsubmit.com.
January 26, 2012 - Suspicious Person
Reported
Campus Security is issuing an alert to the Queen's community concerning an individual who was observed on campus yesterday evening.
The individual has been the subject of an alert on May 30th of last year and is known to Campus Security and Kingston Police. The individual was
seen in Jeffrey Hall last night, but has frequented other locations on campus as well.
He is described as a 23 year old Asian male, 6'2" tall with an average build.
In this most recent incident, the individual was wearing a dirty 'Montreal Canadians' ballcap, light coloured jeans, white hi-cut athletic shoes, a
darker shirt or sweater, and a dark jacket. He also had a dark coloured knapsack used to a carry a laptop computer.
UPDATE:
This individual is not a member of the Queen's community, but typically identifies himself as being a student or alumnus.
He may be attempting to sublet a room near campus or seeking a couch to stay on. He is known to inhabit lounges and other rooms on campus and has been in possession of other people's property.
If you observe an individual matching this description, please contact the Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111.
November 28, 2011 - Student
Safety Reminder
Campus
Security is reminding students to exercise caution when crossing streets
surrounding campus following a pedestrian and motor vehicle collision
early Wednesday evening.
This
is a particularly important reminder as winter weather approaches when
vehicles may have difficulty stopping and vision may be obscured.
November 17, 2011 - Suspects Reported in
Theft & Attempted Theft on Campus
At
6:00 pm on Tuesday November 15, students entering McGillivary Brown
Hall saw an unknown man holding a guitar belonging to one of the
students. The man fled the scene but the owner managed to retrieve
his guitar.
The suspect is described as:
-
a Caucasian male,
- in his early 40s,
- 5'6" tall with a slim build,
- Shaggy grey hair and unshaven
At
the time of this incident he was wearing a red baseball cap on
backwards, black pants and a black wind breaker.
UPDATE:
Kingston City Police have made an arrest in this case.
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At 1:40 pm on November 16, a Dunning Hall staff member reported
their laptop computer had been stolen sometime between 11:30 am and
12:05 pm.
A coworker reported seeing an unknown man leaving the room during this
time period, and described him as:
-
in his late 20s or early 30s,
- short blond hair,
- very tall with broad shoulders.
At
the time of this incident he was wearing a navy blue jacket with some
lime green in it.
The
stolen laptop computer is a Dell Latitude E6400, serial# 8GRJH1
If you see a person matching either of these descriptions, or
otherwise observe suspicious activity on campus, please contact the
Emergency Report Centre immediately at 613-533-6111.
November 16, 2011 - Suspicious Person
Reported
Queen’s
Campus Security is issuing an alert to notify students of a suspicious
individual who interacted with a female student during the early morning
hours of November 16.
At 4:45 am, a student activated a blue light Emergency Phone to report being approached by an unknown man outside Stauffer Library who offered to walk her home.
After being notified of the incident, Campus Security attended the scene and observed the man walking westbound on Union Street near Goodes Hall.
Kingston City Police were notified and attended. The Officers spoke with the individual and confirmed identity before releasing him.
The individual is described as:
- Caucasian man in his late 40s,
- blue eyes
- no teeth
- dark reddish blond hair, balding on top with a full beard
At the time of this incident he was wearing a jeans & a black leather jacket with a grey t-shirt and jean jacket underneath.
The
female student in question is asked to please contact either Joel
Keenleyside or Murray Skeggs at Campus Security at 613-533-6733 to
discuss this incident further.
If you encounter this individual, or anyone likewise engaged in suspicious behaviour, please contact the Emergency Report Centre immediately at 613-533-6111.
AMS
Walkhome Service is available for accompanied walks by calling 613-533-9255
(613-533-WALK).
According to their website,
Walkhome's service boundaries are: south to Lake Ontario, west to West
Campus, north to York St. (a few blocks north of Princess Street) and to
east to Ontario street.
If
you require a 'safe walk' from one area of campus to another after
Walkhome's hours of operation, you can contact Campus Security at
613-533-6080 or by using a campus emergency
"blue light" phone, any campus payphone
(free to call), or assistance
phone.
September 22, 2011 - Queen's Student Reported
Missing
UPDATE:
After a 4 day search, Matthew Simms was found by police ("Belleville
Intelligencer" article)
A Queen's University student, Matthew (Matt) Simms, has been reported missing by Prince Edward County OPP.
He was last seen near his home, just west of the village
of Ameliasburg, at 10 am on Wednesday wearing only a towel.
Matthew is described as being 6’7” tall, with a thin build with straight, brown hair and bangs that hang to his eyes. He also has a large mole on his right jaw.
According to media reports, the OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and the OPP helicopter have been deployed to search the area today.
Anyone with knowledge of Matthew Simms' location, or who have seen him since Wednesday morning, are asked to contact the Prince Edward OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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26, 2011 - Indecent Exposure Incident Reported
During the late evening of August 25, Campus Security received a second-hand report that a male individual had exposed himself to a female on
Bagot Street near the Hotel Dieu
Hospital.
The suspect was briefly described as possibly being a First Nations male, approximately 5'8" in height, wearing a light blue sweater.
A report was also filed with Kingston City Police.
Campus
Security encourages members of the Queen's community to avoid walking
alone when possible, especially during the evening or at night.
AMS
Walkhome Service is available for accompanied walks by calling 613-533-9255
(613-533-WALK).
According to their website, Walkhome's service boundaries are: south to
Lake Ontario, west to West Campus, north to York St. (a few blocks north
of Princess Street) and to east to Ontario street. Their Summer
hours of operation are from 9pm to 1am.
If you require a 'safe walk' from one area of campus to another after
Walkhome's hours of operation, you can contact Campus Security at
613-533-6080 or by using a campus emergency
"blue light" phone, any campus payphone
(free to call), or assistance
phone.
August
12, 2011 - Suspicious Person Reported
Campus
Security is seeking a suspicious person encountered in offices at the
JDUC and Richardson Hall just before noon today.
UPDATE:
Due to a quick response to this issued Alert (sent to Alert-Listserve
email subscribers and Twitter followers), the suspect was soon located,
identified, and issued a Notice of Prohibition - banning him from
University property. Kingston City Police were also notified of the
individual and incidents.
The individual is described (updated) as:
-
50 year old Caucasian man,
- approximately 5'9" tall with a fit / average build,
- short gray hair with a two day growth of beard,
- tattoo on his left bicep,
- and has a small cyst under his right ear.
He
was wearing:
- narrow
square wire rimmed glasses,
- a tan color (later reported to be wearing a black) t-shirt &
'carpenter jeans'. The black t-shirt had image of a cobra snake with
writing around it.
- red (later reported to be wearing a camo color) baseball cap
- blue & white with gold mesh running shoes
- and carrying a tan color backpack
Members
of the Queen's University community are asked to call the Emergency
Report Centre at 613-533-6111 immediately if you encounter this person
on campus.
May 30, 2011 - Suspicious Person Report
Campus
Security is seeking a suspicious person seen on Campus earlier today.
The individual, who is not a Queen's student, is described as:
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23 year old Asian male,
- 6'2" tall with an average build,
- short black hair, combed forward,
- recently seen with a 2 or 3 day beard growth & wearing rectangular
wired-rimmed glasses.
He
was also seen wearing:
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a navy blue zippered hoodie with a patch on the left arm that says
"Dept. of Forestry B.L.N.T.S Corps 1984" and with a buttoned
pocket on the front left,
- white University of Toronto t-shirt,
- blue jeans,
- white Air Jordon sneakers with a grey stripe along the sole,
- no socks.
The
man may be carrying a reusable "Metro" grocery bag with an
Acer brand computer inside.
Members
of the Queen's University community are asked to call the Emergency
Report Centre at 613-533-6111 if you encounter this person on campus.
May 11, 2011 - Aggressive Birds on Campus
UPDATE:
Read the Queen's News Centre article: Nesting
Birds on Campus
May 11, 2011 - Reissued Alert for Suspicious Person
An Alert is being reissued for individual who was found on campus on
March 28th. Campus Security has reason to believe this individual may have returned to campus.
He is described as:
- a Caucasian man in his late 20s,
- 6' tall and 200 lbs with a stocky build,
- short brown hair,
- a dark color tattoo on his left shoulder that may be visible at the neckline,
- and a piercing in his left eyebrow near his temple.
- On previous occasions, he was wearing a dark color ball cap and red/burgundy fleece zip-up top. Also observed carrying a black case with "Derma Globe" written on it in large letters.
If you observe and individual matching this description, or other suspicious activity on campus, please contact the Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111.
May 9, 2011 - Suspicious Person Report
Campus
Security is issuing an alert for an individual seen attempting to access
Watson Hall and Robert Sutherland building on May 8.
Kingston Police were called to the scene and charged the individual with
Trespass to Property.
He was briefly described as:
-
a Caucasian man in his early 40s,
- unkempt hair,
- at the time of this incident, he was wearing dark clothing and a tan
color ball cap,
- also carrying a backpack
If
you see this person on campus, please contact the Emergency Report
Centre immediately at 613-533-6111.
April 29, 2011 - Suspicious Person Report
UPDATE:
Soon after this alert was posted, the
individual was again observed on main campus. Campus Security attended
and he was subsequently arrested by Kingston City Police.
Campus
Security is issuing an alert for an individual served with a Notice of
Prohibition, prohibiting him from University property, on Thursday April
28.
The man - observed this week in both the JDUC and Stauffer Library - was
also the subject of an
alert in August 2010, and is known to our department as well as
Kingston City Police.
He is described as:
-
Caucasian male in his mid-20s
- brown eyes
- tall (6' +) with a thin build
- short, dark brown hair (combed forward, no part)
- short, dark brown beard
He
was recently seen wearing:
-
a dark blue shirt
(t-shirt?),
- grey and gold wind breaker with hood and "Firefly" written
in gold lettering on the left sleeve.
- grey sweat pants (well worn)
- navy blue running shoes with white bottoms
If you see this individual on campus, please contact the Emergency
Report Centre immediately at 613-533-6111.
April 15, 2011: Suspicious Person Report
UPDATE:
Within an hour of
issuing this alert, the individual was observed and reported by a member
of the Queen's community at the same location.
Both Campus Security and Kingston Police attended, and the individual
was subsequently taken into custody by KPS and issued a Notice of
Prohibition - banning him from University property - by our department.
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Campus Security is issuing a
second alert for a male individual who appeared to be intoxicated and exhibited odd behaviour
yesterday at the south end of the Tindall track around 3:40pm.
He is described as:
- a Caucasian male in his mid-20s,
- 6' tall with an average build,
- dark brown hair, with a thin beard and moustache
- may go by the name "Saffy"
At the time of these incidents, he was wearing:
- a green T-shirt with a dark cardigan over top, dark denim pants, and light coloured shoes.
- a "trucker-style" mesh cap, worn backwards, with a sports team logo on the front.
He also had a dark green Schwinn Bicycle and large headphones around his neck.
If you observe this individual on campus, please phone the Emergency Report Centre
at 613-533-6111.
March 28, 2011: Suspicious Person / Theft Reported
Campus Security has received reports about a suspicious man seen on campus today, earlier observed loitering in the JDUC and later trying to open office doors in Watson Hall.
He is described as being in his late 20s, 6' tall and 200 lbs with a
stocky build and short brown hair. He was wearing a dark color ball cap,
and red/burgundy fleece zip-up top.
The individual may also be carrying a black case with "Derma
Globe" written on it in large letters.
If you observe an individual matching this description, or other suspicious activity on campus, please contact the Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111.
March 1, 2011: Suspicious Person Reported
Campus Security is seeking a male individual who exhibited odd behaviour while engaging with members of the Queen's community yesterday afternoon. The male approached a female student in the vicinity of Lower Albert and Queen's Crescent at around 4pm and also attended the Film Studies House on Stuart Street soon afterwards.
He is described as:
- a Caucasian male in his mid-20s,
- 6' tall with an average build,
- clean shaven with short dark hair.
At the time of these incidents, he was wearing:
- dark green wrap-around sunglasses,
- a grey, flat-topped peaked cotton cap with a skull and cross bones symbol printed on the front,
- thick, medium length coat (possible olive green in colour),
- may have been wearing grey jeans, black shoes, black leather wrist bands w. metal studs on both wrists, and grey or black finger-less gloves.
If you observe this individual on campus, please contact the Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111.
January 27,
2011: Student
Rental Scam Reported
Campus
Security has been informed that students answering an apartment / house
rental ad on a popular classifieds website now believe it was a scam
that solicits personal information from prospective renters.
Perpetrators may be intending to use this information for identity theft
and/or financial fraud.
Students
and other members of the University community are advised to use caution
when answering ads for rental properties; especially online ads.
If
you have concerns or questions regarding these matters, contact
Town-Gown Relations on their website
or by calling (613) 533-6745.
January
27,
2011:
Phishing Email Scam on
Campus
Queen's
University ITS has been reporting multiple phishing / scam emails being
sent to Queen's accounts that attempt to collect user names and
passwords.
Do
not reply to these emails or visit any website links that may be
included in emails that mention username & password issues, even it
appears to be legitimate. You will never be emailed "out of
the blue" by ITS with a request for your user name and password.
If
you get an email that does appear to be genuine, call ITS Support for
confirmation at 613-533-6666 (internally #36666).
January 12, 2011: Suspicious Individual Sought
Campus Security is seeking a male individual who was observed today inside the Biosciences Complex and Cataraqui Building on main campus. The man appears to be under the influence of a substance and may have been involved in personal property theft.
He is described as:
- Caucasian male between 18 and 20 years old,
- approximately 5'6" tall with a medium build,
- sandy blond medium length wavy hair,
- last seen wearing very low-riding, baggy jeans and a black bomber-style jacket with fur lining the hood.
Members of the Queen's University community are asked to call the Emergency Report Centre at 613-533-6111 immediately if he is seen.
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