Not just what you paid when you bought it, but including your class notes, the draft of your thesis, the data for your research project?

We’re sorry to report that there have been two laptop thefts from Hahnemann Library in recent weeks. PLEASE do not leave your laptop or other valuables (phone, iPod, wallet, etc.) unattended, even for “just a minute” — it only takes a second for a thief to stuff your laptop in a bag and walk away. If you absolutely must leave your belongings, please make sure that a friend is actively watching them until you return.

Replacing a laptop on a student budget is tough; replacing hours or months of work on a student schedule could be even harder!

As we move towards the end of the term, and the holiday season, it’s easy to be distracted and to leave personal belongings vulnerable to theft. Valuables left unattended in the library, even “just for a minute”, can easily disappear. Even if you’re just making a copy, or running to the restroom, take your belongings with you, or ask a trusted friend to watch them. Please do NOT risk the inconvenience and financial hardship that can ensue when a wallet, laptop, or phone is stolen.