West Virginia University Police issued a Campus Warning following a report of a burglary Tuesday (July 2) at 633 North Spruce St., a location that is a University-owned building.
Right after 9 a.m., UPD officers received a call from members of a cleaning crew that had arrived at the site and allegedly found three people inside who were not authorized to be there.
The three suspects — one woman and two men — ran from the building.
No arrests have been made.
If you have any information about this incident or the suspects, please call University Police at 304-293-COPS (2677) or visit the department at 992 Elmer Prince Drive. Information may be shared anonymously.
In a separate incident, UPD arrested one person following an alleged, unconnected, off-campus burglary that was reported early Tuesday (July 2) morning.
The following safety tips are designed to help avoid potential crime.
- ALWAYS LOCK EXTERIOR DOORS. This includes your residence hall, apartment, house and car doors.
- Develop a routine to inspect locks on your doors, windows and other applicable areas to ensure they are working effectively and locked, especially at night.
- Make sure to lock windows, doors and vehicles while you are away or not actively monitoring them.
- Do not leave spare keys in places accessible to others.
- If you lose your key or ID, report it immediately so locks can be changed, and ID access suspended until a new ID has been issued.
- Anyone who believes they are in danger should immediately call 911.
- If you witness a potentially dangerous situation or a crime, call 911 or WVUPD.
- Download the WVU LiveSafe app.
- If you encounter an emergency situation on campus, utilize the blue light emergency call system, if available.
West Virginia University Resources:
- WVU Police Department — 911 | 304-293-2677 | 304-293-3136
- WVU CARE Team
- WVU Carruth Center — 304-293-4431
- WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — 304-293-5600
- WVU Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities — 304-293-8111
- WVU Faculty and Staff Assistance Program — 304-293-5590
- Rape and Domestic Violence Information Center — 304-292-5100
- WVU Office of Campus and Community Life — 304-293-5611
- WVU Student Health — 304-285-7200
- WVU Division of Student Life — 304-293-5811
Students and employees are also encouraged to follow the WVU Safety and Wellness Facebook page and @WVUsafety on X.
A Campus Warning is part of the WVU three-tiered emergency notification system used to enhance student and employee safety and provide useful information to the community.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Shauna Johnson
Director of News Communications
University Relations
304-293-8302; sjohns13@mail.wvu.edu
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