UC Safety Alert: Nov. 1, 2019

Nov. 1, 2019

Dear UC Community,

Please be advised that multiple burglaries occurred overnight in Calhoun Hall. The suspect was seen leaving the building at about 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2019. The suspect, described as a white female with dark red hair in her 40s wearing UGG boots, accessed at least three rooms through an unlocked door and stole personal property. UCPD is investigating.

If you have information about this incident, call UCPD at 513-556-1111.

Important safety reminders:

• Keep doors and windows locked, even if you’re only leaving for a couple of minutes.
• Do not leave expensive items visible from outside of your home.
• Leave some lights on inside when you are away.
• Do not post about your travels on social media until you have returned.
• Have an inventory of your valuables with make, model and serial numbers.
• Burglars tend to return to the same areas. If you see something suspicious, call 911.
• If you are a victim of a crime, call the police.  
• NightRide is a free evening shuttle, call 513-556-RIDE.
• Download the Bearcat Guardian app for additional resources.  The app is available for free on the App Store or Google Play.  Search “Rave Guardian.”

In a non-emergency situation you can reach UCPD at 513-556-1111 or Cincinnati Police at 513-765-1212.  For more information about UC’s safety resources, including the Bearcat Guardian app, visit www.uc.edu/publicsafety.

Sincerely,

James L. Whalen

Director of Public Safety