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The University of New Hampshire is issuing this campus alert (in compliance with the Clery Act). The Clery Act is federal legislation that requires all colleges and universities with federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about campus crimes.

SAFETY INFORMATION 11/05/09

On November 5, 2009, at approximately 7:40 p.m., the University of New Hampshire Police Department received a report of an unknown male in Alexander Hall attempting to view a female as she was showering.  The unknown male is described as:

25-27 years of age

White male (darker skin)

5’7” slim build

Short dark brown hair

One crocked front tooth

Wearing a black zip up jacket

with light blue track jacket underneath

       Blue jeans, sneakers with white bottoms

Upon being noticed in the bathroom by the female party, he immediately left and did not confront the female.  No similar incidents have been reported to the University of New Hampshire Police Department at this time. We remind everyone in our Campus Community to please  CALL  911  IMMEDIATELY upon observing anyone or anything suspicious. Anyone having any questions or information regarding this or similar incidents should contact the University of New Hampshire Police Department at 603-862-1427.

SAFETY ALERT 10/31/09

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the assault of a male University of New Hampshire student outside Sawyer Hall on the Ballard Street side at approximately 11:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, to contact police immediately at (603) 862-1427. The victim was transferred to the hospital by ambulance but has since been released.

A witness to the assault told us she observed multiple people walk past the assault while it was in progress," said University Police Chief Nicholas Halias. "We are confident someone will step forward and assist us in finding the perpetrators of this violent assault. Many students were in the area at the time celebrating Halloween and their help will be important to solving this crime against a fellow Wildcat.

The 21-year-old victim suffered significant facial injuries as well as to his upper torso. He was allegedly attacked by three men, one described as wearing a yellowish Halloween costume in the shape of a banana or hot dog. The other two males were wearing dark colored hoodies. The attack occurred between Sawyer and Stoke halls on a grassy area off Ballard Street.

University Police remind everyone in the campus community to call 911 immediately upon observing anyone or anything suspicious. Anyone with information about this incident should contact police at (603) 862-1427.

 

SAFETY INFORMATION 10/19/09

 On October 19, 2009 at approximately 7:00 pm., the University of New Hampshire Police Department received a report of a male subject in his mid 20’s in the third floor woman’s bathroom of Hetzel Hall looking under the shower door and watching a woman taking a shower. The male subject quickly left the bathroom when discovered.  This was the extent of their interaction as reported to the UNH Police Department at this time.  The unknown male is described as:

White male

Crew cut dark hair

Broad shoulders

Black T-shirt

 No similar incidents have been reported to the University of New Hampshire Police Department at this time. We remind everyone in our Campus Community to please Call 911 Immediately upon observing anyone or anything suspicious.  Anyone having any questions regarding this or similar incidents should contact the University of New Hampshire Police Department at 603-862-1427.

 

SAFETY ALERT 10/11/09

On Sunday evening October 11, 2009  at approximately 11:30 pm a male University of New Hampshire student reported being physically assaulted and robbed on the stairs between the New England Center Hotel and Conference Center and the woods by three unknown males. The males are described as:

• One male wearing a light colored sweatshirt with Hood
• Two males wearing dark colored sweatshirts with Hoods

No similar incidents have been reported to the University of New Hampshire Police Department at this time.

The UNH Police Department urges anyone who believes they or a friend have been the victim of a assault to immediately contact their local law enforcement agency. On- campus, the UNH Police can be reached at 862-1427.

We remind everyone in the Campus Community to please call 911 immediately upon observing anyone or anything suspicious. Anyone having any information about this incident or similar incidents should contact the University of New Hampshire Police Department at 603-862-1427.

 

SAFETY ALERT 09/27/09

On Sunday morning September 27, 2009 between midnight and 1: 00 am a female student reported being sexually assaulted in an unknown on-campus dormitory by an unknown male. The male is described as:

  • White
  • Between 18 and 20 years of age
  • Approximately 5'10
  • Approximately 160 lbs
  • Slim build
  • Clean shaven
  • Navy blue baseball cap
  • Short hair
  • Unknown color button down shirt
  • Blue jeans

No similar incidents have been reported to the University of New Hampshire Police Department at this time.

We remind everyone in the Campus Community to please call 911 immediately upon observing anyone or anything suspicious. Anyone having any information about this incident or similar incidents should contact the University of New Hampshire Police Department at 603-862-1427.

Update Oct 8, 2009

After further and thorough investigation of the above incident, the University Police Department has determined that there is not sufficient evidence to believe that the circumstances reported on September 27th present an immediate risk to the UNH community or are part of a larger pattern of crime on campus by an individual assailant.

 

SAFETY ALERT 09/06/09

Early Sunday morning (September 6th, 2009) at approximately 12:45 a.m., the University of New Hampshire Police Department issued a campus-wide alert early yesterday morning at about 1:20 a.m., after a man injured a male student in an unprovoked attack.  The attacker was just outside Stoke Hall when he punched the student in the head and face.  According to reports regarding the incident, the suspect, who was accompanied by another man, did not say anything before attacking the student.

Witnesses reported the suspect was a white male about 5-foot-10 to 6 feet tall with black hair, and was wearing a yellow and light-colored shirt.  Witnesses were not able to provide a description of the other male subject seen with the suspect.  At this time, the Police Department has not identified the suspect or his friend. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident are urged to contact the University of New Hampshire Police Department at (603) 862-1427.  If you observe any suspicious activity, do not hesitate to contact the Police Department immediately. 

 

SAFETY ALERT 01/23/09

On January 23, 2009, at approximately 11:00 am, the University of New Hampshire Police Department received a report of an unknown light skinned male on the pathway behind the Whittemore Center Arena exposing himself. The unknown male is described as:

College aged

Light Skinned

Clean Shaven

Black Hair (Close Crop Cut)

Medium Build

English speaking with an accent resembling a speech pattern from Central or South America

Blue Jeans

Grayish White Sweatshirt

Back Pack

Green Headband 

The unknown male was standing at the edge of the Woodside’s parking lot and the path leading to the rear of the Whittemore Center Arena and appeared to be urinating. When four females approached, where he was standing, he turned toward them exposing himself and stated, “Sorry girls I couldn’t hold it any longer.” He continued to expose himself as the females passed by him.

No similar incidents have been reported to the University of New Hampshire Police Department at this time.

We remind everyone in the Campus Community to please call 911 immediately upon observing anyone or anything suspicious. Anyone having any questions regarding this or similar incidents should contact the University of New Hampshire Police Department at 603-862-1427.

For additional safety information go to: http://unh.edu/upd/Prevention%20-%20General.html

 

SAFETY ALERT 09/30/08

http://www.egov.nh.gov/nsor/display.asp?offenderID=3058

Last week, UNH Police banned from campus Bert John Allen III, after police learned he was engaged in the unpermitted and illegal behavior of attempting to recruit female UNH students as concubines near Dimond Library.  While the UNH investigation is ongoing against Mr. Allen, we urge anyone who sees him on campus, or who has information about this individual, to call UNH Police at 862-1427.
 

CAMPUS ALERT 09/12/08

On Friday September 12, 2008 at approximately 2:30 pm, the UNH Police Department took a report of a stolen 1993 red BMW motorcycle from parking lot C. The theft took place sometime after 6:00 pm on September 10, 2008.  The University of New Hampshire Police Department would like to remind everyone to lock your vehicles, do not leave anything of value inside, and please report any suspicious activity.

** This vehicle was recovered later this date, it was parked in a different parking lot.  NO THEFT OCCURRED!

 

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