In accordance with the Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 the Department of Public Safety has established this site to alert the community of crimes that have occurred recently or information regarding situations that may endanger the public.

Current Crimes Under Investigation:

2007  Crime Alerts

Posted: 12/04/2007                                                                                                                                          Update:   Exceptionally Cleared on 12/17/07

A male reported to University Police that at about 2:00am on Saturday, December 1, 2007, he had transported a man from Newport to the Commonwealth Hall driveway of campus.  Upon arrival, the suspect sprayed the victim with an irritant and took a small amount of money from inside of his vehicle, and fled the area.   The assailant is described as a white male in his early 20's, wearing a black hoodie and a black baseball cap.  The Northern Kentucky University Police are investigating this incident.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the University Police at                   859-572-5500.   Additionally, anonymous information can be reported on this site by going to our Crime Tips.

CRIME TIP:  Do not pick up hitchhikers.  If you see someone on the road that indicates they need help, it is best to call police.   Keep your valuables in the trunk or out of sight whenever traveling or leaving a vehicle parked.   Call 9-1-1 to report anyone you observe behaving suspiciously.

 

Posted:  10/08/2007

University Police have been advised of two suspicious male whites loitering near the University Suites on 10/03/2007.  Both subjects were observed looking into a female dorm room.  One subject is described as wearing jeans, unknown color shirt and short dark hair.  The second subject was wearing a dark hoodie and jeans.  Apparently there was no attempt to gain entry.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the University Police Department immediately at 859-572-5500. Additionally, anonymous information can be reported on this site by going to our Crime Tips.

 

Posted: 8/22/07

On 08/21/2007 the University Police were advised of a suspicious person confronting students in the University Suites. He was offering his business card and soliciting money for a business venture. The subject is described as a male black, in his early twenties with shaved head.  He was last observed wearing a two-tone brown, horizontal striped shirt and blue jeans. We ask all members of our community remain to aware of their surroundings and keep their doors and windows locked at all times.  If anyone has information which will assist in further identification of the suspect in this case, please contact the University Police Department immediately at 859-572-5500. Additionally, anonymous information can be reported on this site by going to our Crime Tips.