WVU issues Campus Warning after reported burglaries

West Virginia UniversityPolice issued a Campus Warning following a report of a burglary Tuesday (July 2) at 633 North Spruce Street, 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, Morgantown. 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; [email protected]

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