Burglary - prevention and handling

Close windows and doors before you leave, and do not leave valuables in the car. With a little extra attention and consideration, we can all help avoid unpleasant surprises. If an incident occurs, it is important to know who does what. This way, we avoid duplicate reports, destruction of important evidence, and similar issues.

Prevention

Even though the outer doors are locked and the guards make their rounds at night and check the buildings, it is not always enough to prevent break-ins and thefts. Part of the problem is that it's often too easy for thieves to enter through open windows and unlocked doors, such as on balconies, or doors that have been wedged open to prevent them from closing.

Help prevent break-ins:

Close the windows when you leave a room
Check that the windows in your office are closed when you go home
Remove wedges from doors to hallways, etc., when you go home
Lock the balcony door again when you come inside
Lock away personal valuables, even during the day
Do not leave valuables visibly in the car

When a break-in occurs - who does what?

1. The person who discovers the break-in

Contact the police: The first person who discovers the break-in contacts the police at 114 and reports the break-in. Remember to agree on whether cleaning and tidying up is allowed or if the police will come to secure evidence.
Inform colleagues: The person who contacted the police (the reporter) places a note on the door of the office/area to inform that the police have been contacted.
Inform Building Services: The reporter then informs the local Buildings Services so that the building damages can be assessed and repaired.

2. Buildings services

Building Services hands over any video material to the police.
Building Services contacts craftsmen to repair building damages.
Cleaning staff cleans up after the break-in.
Building Services reviews the security level and assesses whether preventive measures can be implemented.

3. The affected unit/department

Purchase of new equipment: The unit is responsible for purchasing new equipment. AU is subject to the state's self-insurance scheme and therefore handles the financial risk.
Note what has been stolen: The employee(s) who experienced the break-in note what has been stolen. If it involves IT equipment, the employee contacts the local IT department, which can provide the computer's serial number and similar information.
Damage report to the police: The department/institute that experienced the break-in notes what has been stolen and reports it to the police.

Need urgent help?

If you see something suspicious, you can call for urgent help at 70 26 36 50. You should do this if you feel threatened or if there is immediate harm to people or property.

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