Theft Policy

Lost/Stolen Laptop

If stolen or lost, students are responsible for the first $500.00 of the replacement cost for the computer.  Please inquire with your insurance company if you or your family’s policy will cover the $500.00 cost or if an additional policy can be purchased.

In the case of a stolen computer follow these steps:

• Notify the Laptop Program Manager of theft at 507-258-8052, or umrhelp@umn.edu
• Contact the proper law enforcement agency.
  • If the computer is stolen from an on-campus location, report the theft to Premier Security and the Rochester Police Department to obtain a police report.
  • If the computer is stolen from off-campus, contact the local law enforcement authorities (e.g., Rochester Police Department, Olmsted County Sheriff) to obtain a police report.
• Provide a copy of the police report to the Laptop Program Manager for processing.

Theft/Loss Prevention

• Never leave the computer unattended.
• Treat the computer like it is a purse or wallet.
• If you turn in your computer for repair or replacement, get a receipt from the help desk.
• Never loan out the computer.
• Do not leave the computer in your vehicle.
• No one from UMR should ask for your computer, except in the case of withdrawal from UMR, or for exchange when the computer needs repair or replacement.