Issue date: 4/17/09 Section: News

Media Credit: Courtesy of Sacramento State Police Department Campus police released this photo taken from surveillance cameras in the University Union of a man they believe stole four backpacks from the Union and library between April 9 and 13. [Click to enlarge]

Four backpacks were reported stolen between April 9 and April 13 from the library and University Union after they were left unattended.

The suspect in the library case was described as a white adult male, about six foot one inches tall, with blond or light brown hair, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and dark jeans, police said.

In the University Union, he was also wearing a red and white baseball cap, a dark colored jacket with white stripes on the sleeves and dark shoes.

One of the backpacks was recovered from the men's restroom in the library intact and two other backpacks were recovered from Parking Structure III near the elevators with missing property.

Campus police say that students should take all valuables with them, even if he or she is leaving for a short period of time.

Individuals can report any information regarding the incident or report suspicious activity to the Sacramento State Police Department at (916) 278-6851. People with information can remain anonymous.

Catherine Robledo can be reached at crobledo@statehornet.com.

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