University of Wisconsin-Madison police said that they’re seen a significant spike in laptop computer thefts on campus in recent months, prompting new calls for vigilance.
Madison Area Technical College has seen more than 30 laptops stolen since January, but the trend is also hitting those on the UW campus.
UW police said that laptop thefts are up more than 500 percent this year as compared to 2008. In most cases, the crime is completely preventable, they said.