West Virginia University Police issued a Community Notice following an alleged attempted armed robbery and quick arrest on the Downtown area of campus round 1 p.m. Thursday (April 16).
A University worker reported a person approaching them with a white dealt with merchandise, believed to be a knife, in his hand close to Summit Hall demanding cash.
The suspect ran off after being confronted and was taken into custody inside a brief interval of time close to Houston Street and McLane Avenue.
No one was harm.
“Our officers were able to use the description to quickly track the suspect, eliminating any threat to campus,” Chief Sherry St. Clair stated. “We appreciate the fast response from others in the area and encourage all members of the University community to contact us about any suspicious activity they see.”
WVU Police will be reached by cellphone at 304-293-3136, in individual at 886 Chestnut Ridge Road, or anonymously through the LiveSafe app.
Officers offered the following security info:
• Anyone who believes they’re in peril ought to instantly name 911.
• Download the WVU LiveSafe app. LiveSafe can be utilized to contact University Police straight and photos/messages might be instantly shared.
• Always remember of your environment.
• Be cautious in confronting suspicious individuals.
• If harassed or assaulted, scream and try and run for security.
• There is security in numbers. If you’re feeling you’re being adopted, cross the road, yell, run and discover a well-lit area.
• Stay in well-lit or closely populated areas as a lot as doable. Avoid alleys, vacant tons, wooded areas, and different short-cuts or secluded areas. They are often not well-lit or closely traveled.
• Know your neighborhood. Identify police and fireplace stations, libraries, emergency telephones — in addition to the hours of operation of native shops and eating places.
• If you witness a probably harmful scenario or against the law, name 911 or WVUPD.
• If you encounter an emergency scenario on campus, make the most of the blue gentle emergency name system, if out there.
Safety, preparedness and coaching sources are posted at police.wvu.edu.
Students and workers are inspired to observe the WVU Safety and Wellness Facebook web page in addition to @WVUsafety on X and @WVUsafetyofficial on Instagram, and obtain the LiveSafe app and permit push notifications for the newest security info.
A Community Notice is a component of the WVU three-tiered emergency notification system used to reinforce pupil and worker security and supply helpful info to the neighborhood.
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