UC Safety Alert: Sept. 4, 2019

Sept. 4, 2019

Dear UC Community,

Please be advised that a burglary occurred on Sept. 4, 2019, between 5:50 and 6 a.m. in Schneider Hall. The suspect accessed the room through an unlocked door and stole a credit card, various keys, cash and the victim’s wallet. The suspect was not seen.  

If you have information about this incident, call UC Police at 513-556-1111 or Crime Stoppers at ‪513-352-3040. You can remain anonymous and may receive an award for the information provided.

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.
• Make sure the outside of your home is well lit at night.
• 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 the police.
• If you are a victim of a crime, call 911. 
• 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, Public Safety