Two homeless men were found living on University property two weeks ago, Director of Public Safety Ed Callahan said. Campus police issued the men trespassing orders after they discovered them living in the University-owned woods off Edgewater Drive by the Charles River Apartments, Callahan said.

The men's presence "sparked a concern" when Waltham residents complained to the Waltham Police that the men started a campfire, Callahan said. The Waltham police referred the case to the Brandeis police.

Callahan said the University periodically finds homeless individuals living in these woods.

"It's an unfortunate situation that these gentlemen are homeless, but it's a safety concern," Callahan said.

Detective Sgt. Tim King said once the Waltham police notified Brandeis police of the situation, campus police asked the men to vacate the area and remove their belongings, including a tent, several chairs and a cooler.