UH Manoa Freshman Cayla Donaldson doesn't always like the dormitories' key system. "We have these keys and to go on every floor you have to use them. It's a pain in the butt, says Donaldson. But, she knows it's for her own safety. "I just have to be careful, a lot more careful now. Especially since I'm in this tower."

She lives in Hale Aloha Mokihana, the dorm where a student was sexually assaulted Sunday.

"I could be passing that person in the hallway and not have a clue. It's kind of scary, says Donaldson.

Police say the attacker also stole the victim's wallet.

It was the second burglary at the dorm this past weekend, when students were rushing to get settled in, and the main door was propped wide open during the day.

"Unfortunately, it's the first weekend. Students are moving in and out. They're not used to who's their neighbor, who's supposed to be in building," says UH campus security chief Neal Sakamoto.

According to UH Campus Security statistics, there are about four reported assaults per year, and close to 50 burglaries at the dorms.

The campus has added security patrol, and posted reminders for students to lock their doors, and be careful who they're letting in.

UH Freshman Amanda McCown says, "Actually the night I went to the bathroom at 2 in the morning and left a shoe in the door because I didn't want to fight with my key. All the Ra's were around my room and said make sure you keep your door locked. It's not safe."

"If it's unlocked, we'll leave a note saying hey, your things could have gotten stolen," says UH Residential Life Coordinator Bradley Kane.


The height of college life luxury used to be to have your own refrigerator or computer. Now, college students come equipped with the works and for a would be thief, there are thousands of rooms to choose from.

Stephanie Street's dorm room is becoming typical of students today laptop, flatscreen tv and IPOD. A goldmine for a burglar.

Sakamoto says, "Most of these are crimes of opportunity. Students leave IPODs, cell phone, wallet. I got to use restroom, change laundry. They're gone 15 minutes, and come back and it's missing."

Now, students think twice when they leave their rooms.

Dorms will also institute 24-hour ID checks.

Police interviewed the victim today, but say so far, no leads on a suspect.