Two burglaries took place on Forsyth Boulevard this week, University City police Captain Michael Ransom said on Wednesday.

On Monday, a laptop was stolen from the ZBT (Zeta Beta Tau) house, located on the 7000 block of Forsyth, and on Tuesday several electronic items were stolen from an apartment on the 7200 block of Forsyth, according to Ransom.

Typically, fewer crimes occur on Forsyth than north of campus, where many students live.

“This is very unusual [to have crimes on Forsyth],” Ransom said.

University City police have added patrols to the area, he said.

The crimes caught some students off-guard.

“I was definitely surprised because I feel like nothing happens [on Forsyth]. But talking to [other students on Forsyth], they sometimes leave their doors unlocked,” junior Marilyn Piccirillo said. “I don’t feel less safe though, because I’ve seen so many more police.”

Washington University police issued a crime alert about the Monday incident.

Ransom says that the ZBT house was unlocked and most members were on campus when the crime occurred. One remaining brother told police he saw the suspect wandering around and asked what he was doing. The suspect replied he was looking for someone.

Once he left, members discovered he had taken a laptop. The incident occurred at around 7:45 p.m.

The witness reported that the suspect left in a white pickup truck occupied by a heavyset white female.

The police are searching for the female and the suspect: a 30 to 40 year old bald black male, 5’9 to 5’10 in height weighing 160-170 pounds. The suspect wore a dark coat and pants.

On Tuesday, a different victim returned to his or her apartment and reported stolen electronics at 6:54 p.m. Ransom says the suspect forced his or her way through a locked back door.

Ransom encouraged students to always lock their doors and call the police if they see suspicious people.

“In general, Forsyth is seen as a safer place to live. It just shows that wherever you are you have to be attentive,” junior Corey Cantor said.