Six laptops were stolen from Rice Hall in October, prompting the University Police Department to reevaluate security issues in the building.

Rice Hall is home to the offices of some of GW’s highest-ranking officials, including University President Steven Knapp.

In one incident, a staff member reported to UPD that a laptop in the building went missing Oct. 19. Upon investigation, officers found pry marks on the back door of an office suite.

University Police Chief Kevin Hay said an image of the suspect – obtained from a security camera – has been shared with the Metropolitan Police Department.

The crime scene was processed with photos and dusted for fingerprints, Hay said, adding that there will be a meeting with Rice Hall officials to look at security concerns.

“For obvious reasons we don’t like to announce all of our counter-measures in public, as that would let the bad guys know exactly what they are up against,” Hay said.