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Police investigate burglary at Shop Red West

Shop Red West blocked off with caution tape after a burglary occurred around 4 a.m. on April 14. Police are currently assessing whether anything is missing from the bookstore. CHRISTINE KELLY/THE STATESMAN

By Christine Kelley and Sara Ruberg

A burglary occurred at the campus bookstore around 4 a.m. on April 14. 

A cleaner coming in for work notified the University Police Department when they discovered a broken window. UPD is investigating the incident with Suffolk County Police. There are no reported injuries. Police are currently assessing whether anything is missing from the bookstore.

“We’re still very early in the investigation,” Lawrence Zacarese, Stony Brook’s vice president for Risk Management, said. He additionally said there is no current danger to the campus.

No suspects have been identified at this point.

Stony Brook University students received an email this morning to warn them of the burglary investigation taking place in Shop Red West shortly before 9 a.m.

Police are asking that anyone with information about the incident call University Police at 631-632-3333.

This story is developing, check back for updates.

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